Marble through the Ages

Marble lends an interior something of the imperial regality of the Ancient world, and on to the ornate practicality of the enlightened age. Through out human history, marble has maintained a reputation of both durability and elegance as a decorative tile. Some structures which have come to be known by many people as icons of human achievement were made with marble, proving that marble is a very "civilized" choice, as well as one that is simply tasteful. Here are a few famous structures from throughout history and on a variety of continents which were built using marble:

                                        

1. The Greek Parthenon – This structure made with marble was built in honor of the Goddess Athena (the Greek goddess of craft and wisdom) circa 400 BC.

 

1. The Roman Pantheon – The Romans imitated the Greeks in their use of marble to lay the flooring in this now-famous structure originally built in tribute of "all gods"(which is what the word pantheon means) in 27 BC.

 

1. The Aztec Temple of Tenochtitlan – This structure is documented to have been ornately characterized by marble flooring, as well as colonnades made with various varieties of marble. The entire city of Tenochtitlan was built in the 1400’s and marble was used as a key building material throughout.

 

1. The Taj Mahal – Made with white marble and built between the years 1633 and 1653 as a tribute offered by a prominent noble to his dearly departed bride, this building’s use of marble demonstrates a refined and tasteful air, as well as helping to make this famous structure an architectural icon.

 

1. The Lincoln Memorial – Built in the early 20th Century, the Lincoln Memorial was carved from white marble, and the building which houses it was also made with marble and limestone. Marble, being a decorative stone strongly linked with the Ancient Greeks who invented the idea of a republic, is an entirely appropriate choice of decorative tile to pay tribute to presidential integrity in a modern republic.

 

1. Trump Tower in New York City – Known as a modern day symbol of success and modern architectural pride, Trump Tower in New York City features peach marble in its foyer, as well as different marbles other areas of the luxurious décor this 86-storey building. 

The use of marble as a means to pay tribute to beauty itself has been well documented throughout history, and stands not only as a way to symbolize that beauty but also as a means to demonstrate its enduring appeal no matter what the culture.