Vitruvius: The Ten Books On Architecture (1914) - Hardcover

Vitruvius

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ISBN 10: 1166373754 ISBN 13: 9781166373757

Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Vitruvius: The Ten Books On Architecture is a comprehensive guide to the principles of architecture written by the ancient Roman architect and engineer, Vitruvius. Originally published in Latin in the first century BCE, this English translation, published in 1914, presents the ten books that make up Vitruvius' treatise on architecture.The book covers a wide range of topics related to architecture, including the design and construction of buildings, the use of materials, the role of the architect, and the importance of proportion and symmetry. Vitruvius also discusses the history of architecture, from the earliest structures to the buildings of his own time.Throughout the book, Vitruvius emphasizes the importance of practical knowledge and experience, and provides detailed instructions for the construction of various types of buildings, including temples, public buildings, and private residences. He also includes advice on the use of different materials, such as stone, wood, and brick, and provides guidance on the design of features such as columns, arches, and vaults.Vitruvius' work has had a profound influence on the field of architecture, and his ideas continue to be studied and debated by architects and scholars to this day. This English translation of The Ten Books On Architecture provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and principles of architecture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

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