De Architectura by Vitruvius
On Architecture
This ancient Roman treatise serves as a comprehensive guide on architecture, encompassing a wide array of topics from building materials and construction techniques to the principles of symmetry and proportion. It delves into the design of temples, public buildings, and private homes, while also exploring related fields such as engineering, hydraulics, and even astronomy. The work emphasizes the importance of harmony between functionality, durability, and beauty, offering insights that have influenced architectural thought for centuries.
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- Published
- 2016
- Nationality
- Roman
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- Latin
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- Alternate Titles
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- On Architecture
- Ten Books on Architecture
- The Ten Books on Architecture
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