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The Renaissance man avant la lettre.Vitruvius (Marcus V. Pollio), Roman architect and engineer, studied Greek philosophy and science and gained experience in the course of professional work. He was one of those appointed to be overseers of imperial artillery or military engines, and was architect of at least one unit of buildings for Augustus in the reconstruction of Rome. Late in life and in ill health he completed, sometime before 27 BC, De Architectura which, after its rediscovery in the fifteenth century, was influential enough to be studied by architects from the early Renaissance to recent times.In On Architecture Vitruvius adds to the tradition of Greek theory and practice the results of his own experience. The contents of this treatise in ten books are as follows. Book 1: Requirements for an architect; town planning; design, cities, aspects; temples. 2: Materials and their treatment. Greek systems. 3: Styles. Forms of Greek temples. Ionic. 4: Styles. Corinthian, Ionic, Doric; Tuscan; altars. 5: Other public buildings (fora, basilicae, theaters, colonnades, baths, harbors). 6: Sites and planning, especially of houses. 7: Construction of pavements, roads, mosaic floors, vaults. Decoration (stucco, wall painting, colors). 8: Hydraulic engineering; water supply; aqueducts. 9: Astronomy. Greek and Roman discoveries; signs of the zodiac, planets, moon phases, constellations, astrology, gnomon, sundials. 10: Machines for war and other purposes.
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While I really enjoy reading this volume, I couldn’t help but notice how expensive it is for a hardcover book. The content is rich, but I wish it had a few more illustrations to complement the text. If you’re serious about architecture, it's worth it though!
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Emma Johnson
Interesting but not what I expected
I bought this book thinking it would be more practical for modern architecture. Instead, it dives deep into historical context, which is fascinating but not useful for my needs. Good for academics, though!
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Lucas Michalowski
A must-have for architecture lovers!
I recently picked up 'On Architecture Volume I' from the Loeb Classical Library, and it’s fantastic! The translation is clear, and the insights into ancient architecture are invaluable for my studies. It looks great on my bookshelf too!
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Takahiro Sato
Beautifully presented but a bit dry
The Loeb Classical Library does not disappoint with its presentation. 'On Architecture Volume I' looks stunning, but I found some sections a bit dry. I appreciate the effort that went into the translation, but it’s not a page-turner for me.
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Carlos Ramirez
Perfect gift for history buffs!
Ordered 'On Architecture Volume I' as a gift for my father, and he absolutely loved it! The binding feels sturdy, and he appreciates having a classic text in his collection. Definitely inspired some great conversations!
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