Vitruvius

On Architecture, Volume II: Books 6-10 (Loeb Classical Library)

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ISBN 13:
9780674993099
author:
Vitruvius
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Loeb
language:
English
Publication Year:
1989
Pages:
448
Dimensions:
11.43 x 2.54 x 17.27 centimetres
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, History,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£27.06

Description

Vitruvius' seminal work On Architecture presents a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of building design, construction, and engineering. Written by one of Rome's most renowned architects and engineers, this treatise combines Greek theory with the author's own experience, providing valuable insights into the art and science of architecture. The ten books that comprise On Architecture cover a wide range of topics, from town planning and temple design to hydraulic engineering and astronomical observations. Vitruvius' expertise in these areas is evident throughout the work, making it an invaluable resource for architects, engineers, and anyone interested in the history of building design. First published sometime before 27 BC, On Architecture was rediscovered in the fifteenth century and has since been studied by architects from the early Renaissance to recent times. This edition, published by Harvard University Press, offers a unique opportunity to explore one of the most influential works on architecture in human history.

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