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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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  • How to Make a Home

    An Ancient Guide to Style and Comfort

    Series series Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers
    An entertaining and enlightening collection of ancient Roman writings about home design and decorationThe idea that our homes can communicate professional as well as personal identities may seem as new as the work-from-home revolution. But it was second nature to the ancient Romans, for whom the home was in many ways the center of public and private life. Roman authors saw infinite practical and ... Read more

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  • An Abridgment of the Architecture of Vitruvius

    Containing a System of the Whole Works of that Author

    In "An Abridgment of the Architecture of Vitruvius," the esteemed Roman architect and engineer Vitruvius Pollio distills core principles of architecture from his comprehensive treatise, "De Architectura." This work is characterized by its blend of practical guidelines and philosophical musings, embodying the intersection of art and science in the architectural realm. Vitruvius emphasizes the triad ... 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • The Ten Books on Architecture

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Foundations of Classical Architecture

    In 'The Ten Books on Architecture,' Vitruvius Pollio meticulously explores the principles of architecture, intertwining practical knowledge with philosophical insights. This seminal work is notable for its structured approach, dividing its teachings into ten distinct books that cover topics ranging from materials and construction techniques to the ideal proportions and aesthetic considerations of ... Read more

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  • The Ten Books on Architecture

    Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, a Roman architect and engineer flourishing in the first century B.C., was the author of the oldest and most influential work on architecture in existence. For hundreds of years, the specific instructions he gave in his "Ten Books on Architecture" were followed faithfully, and major buildings in all parts of the world reveal the widespread influence of his precepts. ... Read more

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  • The Ten Books on Architecture

    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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