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  • Ten Books on Architecture

    Translated by Morris Hicky Morgan ...
    The architect should be equipped with knowledge of many branches of study and varied kinds of learning, for it is by his judgement that all work done by the other arts is put to test. This knowledge is the child of practice and theory. Practice is the continuous and regular exercise of employment where manual work is done with any necessary material according to the design of a drawing. Theory, on ... Read more

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  • The Ten Books on Architecture

    The Ten Books on Architecture by Vitruvius Pollio is a foundational text in the field of architecture, written in the 1st century BC. This comprehensive work provides insights into Roman architectural practices and principles, as well as the cultural and scientific knowledge of the time. Vitruvius, a Roman architect and engineer, aimed to establish a systematic approach to architecture, ... Read more

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  • Ten Books on Architecture (Illustrated)

    Marcus Vitruvius Pollio's "Ten Books on Architecture" is the most complete treatise on the subject of architecture from antiquity and for hundreds of years influenced major buildings around the world. Dating to the first century B.C., the "Ten Books on Architecture" are not only an excellent historical reference into ancient construction methods and aesthetics but also a manual providing much that ... Read more

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  • An Abridgment of the Architecture of Vitruvius

    IT’s related by Historians, That Men, who in former times inhabited Woods and Caverns like wild Beasts, first assembled themselves to make Houses and Cities, which was occasioned by a Forest that was set on fire, which drew all the Inhabitants together by its novelty and surprizing effects; so that many Men meeting together in the same place, they found out means, by helping one another, to ... Read more

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  • The Ten Books on Architecture

    Ten Books on Architecture' is a treatise on architecture by the Roman architect and military engineer Marcus Vitruvius Pollio. As the only treatise on architecture to survive from antiquity, it has been regarded as the first book on architectural theory as well as a major source on the canon of Classical Architecture, since Renaissance. It contains a variety of information on Greek and Roman ... Read more

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  • The Ten Books on Architecture

    Enriched edition. Ancient Roman Principles of Proportion, Symmetry, Engineering, and Timeless Design

    Vitruvius Pollio's "The Ten Books on Architecture" stands as a seminal text in the canon of architectural literature, offering a comprehensive treatise that intricately weaves theory, philosophy, and practical guidance. Composed in the first century BC, this work reflects the literary style of classical rhetoric rife with detailed explanations and systematic organization. Vitruvius, addressing a ... Read more

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  • On Architecture

    by Vitruvius ...
    Translated by Richard Schofield ...
    In De architectura (c.40 BC), Vitruvius discusses in ten encyclopedic chapters aspects of Roman architecture, engineering and city planning. Vitruvius also included a section on human proportions. Because it is the only antique treatise on architecture to have survived, De architectura has been an invaluable source of information for scholars. The rediscovery of Vitruvius during the Renaissance ... Read more

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  • An Abridgment of the Architecture of Vitruvius

    IT's related by Historians, That Men, who in former times inhabited Woods and Caverns like wild Beasts, first assembled themselves to make Houses and Cities, which was occasioned by a Forest that was set on fire, which drew all the Inhabitants together by its novelty and surprizing effects; so that many Men meeting together in the same place, they found out means, by helping one another, to ... Read more

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  • The Ten Books on Architecture

    Discover the timeless principles of architecture with "The Ten Books on Architecture" by Vitruvius Pollio—an essential guide that has shaped architectural thought for centuries.This seminal work by Vitruvius Pollio, a renowned Roman architect and engineer of the 1st century BCE, offers a comprehensive exploration of architectural theory, design, and construction. Comprising ten detailed books, the ... Read more

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  • Delphi Complete Works of Vitruvius (Illustrated)

    by Vitruvius ...
    Series Book 93 - Delphi Ancient Classics
    The Roman engineer Vitruvius is the author of the celebrated treatise ‘De architectura’, a handbook for ancient architects. Vitruvius studied Greek philosophy and science and gained experience in the course of his professional work. Appointed to be an overseer of imperial artillery and military engines, he was architect of at least one unit of buildings for Augustus in the reconstruction of Rome. ... Read more

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  • Ten Books on Architecture

    With Illustrations & Original Designs

    The architect should be equipped with knowledge of many branches of study and varied kinds of learning, for it is by his judgement that all work done by the other arts is put to test. This knowledge is the child of practice and theory. Practice is the continuous and regular exercise of employment where manual work is done with any necessary material according to the design of a drawing. Theory, on ... Read more

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  • The Ten Books on Architecture

    The Ten Books on Architecture by Vitruvius PollioDuring the last years of his life, Professor Morgan devoted his time and energy to preparing the translation of Vitruvius, which he proposed to supplement with revised text, illustrations and recorded notes. He had finished translating, except for the last four chapters of the tenth book, and spoke with Professor Warren for illustrations for the ... Read more

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