Vitruvius: Ten Books of Architecture

Description

The De Architectura libri decem , written and published between c.30 and 20 BC, was little regarded by Vetruvius contemporaries and yet it became the most influential architectural work during the Renaissance. This new English translation, produced in large format, reflects the varied subject matter of Vitruvius ambitious and elegant work, written at a time of optimism and confidence, with sections on the principles and terms of architecture, religious and rural buildings, symmetry, ports, theatres. decoration, water clocks and sundials. The extensive and highly useful commentary is illustrated throughout with explanatory drawings, diagrams and plans.