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On Architecture (Penguin Classics),Used
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In De architectura (c.40 BC), Vitruvius discusses in ten encyclopedic chapters aspects of Roman architecture, engineering and city planning. Vitruvius also included a section on human proportions. Because it is the only antique treatise on architecture to have survived, De architectura has been an invaluable source of information for scholars. The rediscovery of Vitruvius during the Renaissance greatly fuelled the revival of classicism during that and subsequent periods. Numerous architectural treatises were based in part or inspired by Vitruvius, beginning with Leon Battista Alberti's De re aedificatoria (1485).For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as uptodate translations by awardwinning translators.
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- Q: What is 'On Architecture' by Vitruvius about? A: 'On Architecture' discusses Roman architecture, engineering, and city planning through ten chapters, highlighting human proportions and serving as a key source for architectural scholars.
- Q: Who is the author of 'On Architecture'? A: The author of 'On Architecture' is Vitruvius, a Roman architect and engineer.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition of 'On Architecture' was published on December 29, 2009.
- Q: How many pages does 'On Architecture' have? A: 'On Architecture' contains a total of 440 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for 'On Architecture'? A: 'On Architecture' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'On Architecture' suitable for beginners in architecture? A: Yes, 'On Architecture' is a foundational text that provides essential insights into classical architecture, making it suitable for beginners and scholars alike.
- Q: What language is 'On Architecture' available in? A: 'On Architecture' is available in a bilingual edition, providing texts in both Latin and English.
- Q: Why is 'On Architecture' significant in architectural history? A: 'On Architecture' is the only surviving ancient treatise on architecture, influencing many later architectural works and movements.
- Q: Does this book include any illustrations or diagrams? A: The edition may include illustrations or diagrams, but it's primarily focused on the text and Vitruvius’s principles of architecture.
- Q: What genre does 'On Architecture' fall under? A: 'On Architecture' is categorized under History, specifically within the context of architectural history.