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LoC No.: 84237341
Title:
An Abridgment of the Architecture of Vitruvius
Containing a System of the Whole Works of that Author
Note: Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "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.)
Author: Vitruvius Pollio
Editor: Perrault, Claude, 1613-1688
EBook No.: 27877
Published: Jan 24, 2009
Downloads: 115
Language: English
Subject: Architecture -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 84237341
Title:
An Abridgment of the Architecture of Vitruvius
Containing a System of the Whole Works of that Author
Note: Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Turgut Dincer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "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.)
Author: Vitruvius Pollio
Editor: Perrault, Claude, 1613-1688
EBook No.: 27877
Published: Jan 24, 2009
Downloads: 115
Language: English
Subject: Architecture -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.