Acropolis + Xianyang

The Acropolis is a very well known historic sight but many only know of the Parthenon. The Acropolis is the sight of several structures all with immense symbolism and purpose.       

http://www.goddess-athena.org/Museum/Temples/Parthenon/Parthenon_NW_from_W_rec_Painter.jpg

Xianyang is also a very historic sight of great importance. It too is made up of several structures all with immense meaning. 

http://www.mildchina.com/travelimage/hengdian-movie.jpg

While these two structures seem vastly different in style and purpose they do have some similarities. Both maintain a sense of balance. The Acropolis has more asymmetrical balance while Xianyang has more symmetrical balance. 

Both the Acropolis and Xianyang have a sense of unity that helps to draw your eyes over the structures. 

The Acropolis uses emphasis to make you focus on the Parthenon, the location, size and layout of the Parthenon in comparison to the other structures. Xianyang also uses emphasis to draw attention to the imperial city, the scale of surrounding structures and the layout helps to draw attention to it.