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The illustrated translation of Vitruvius's architectural treatise, published in 1826, became the definitive English edition for many years. It encompasses ten books that explore classical architecture, emphasizing design principles and the importance of proportion and symmetry in building. The work has been influential in shaping architectural thought and practice, making it a significant resource for architects and scholars alike.
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The Architecture of Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, Vitruvius
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- Released
- 2014
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- Subtitle
- In Ten Books
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Vitruvius
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 478
- ISBN13
- 9781108070522
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, History, Philosophical Topics, Art, Architecture, Architecture & Urbanism, Philosophy, Technology, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, Architectural Monuments, History of Architecture, Ancient Architecture
- Original title
- De architectura libri decem
- Rating
- 3.95 out of 5
- Description
- The illustrated translation of Vitruvius's architectural treatise, published in 1826, became the definitive English edition for many years. It encompasses ten books that explore classical architecture, emphasizing design principles and the importance of proportion and symmetry in building. The work has been influential in shaping architectural thought and practice, making it a significant resource for architects and scholars alike.