An Abridgment of the Architecture of Vitruvius by Vitruvius Pollio
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"An Abridgment of the Architecture of Vitruvius" by Vitruvius Pollio is a scientific publication likely written in the early Roman period. This work serves as a condensed guide to the architecture principles established by the ancient Roman architect Vitruvius, detailing foundational knowledge surrounding building design, materials, and techniques. It highlights the importance of solidity, convenience, and beauty in architectural endeavors, referencing historical practices, materials, and examples from antiquity. The opening of the
book introduces the remarkable contributions of Vitruvius, underscoring his expertise and the historical context of his works. It emphasizes the necessity for architects to blend theoretical knowledge with practical application and to understand various associated arts and sciences. Furthermore, it delineates key architectural elements, including solidity, convenience, and aesthetic beauty, along with a structured overview of the entire work, laying the groundwork for the subsequent detailed discussions on the principles of architecture and their applications. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Vitruvius Pollio |
|---|---|
| Editor | Perrault, Claude, 1613-1688 |
| LoC No. | 84237341 |
| Title |
An Abridgment of the Architecture of Vitruvius Containing a System of the Whole Works of that Author |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NA: Fine Arts: Architecture |
| Subject | Architecture -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27877 |
| Release Date | Jan 24, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 4692 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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