Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Erscheinungsdatum
16.05.2025
Verlag
Repro India LimitedSeitenzahl
352
Maße (L/B/H)
21,6/14/2,4 cm
Gewicht
553 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-6700-763-1
The cornerstone of Western architectural thought, Ten Books on Architecture by Marcus Vitruvius Pollio is more than a technical treatise it is a bold fusion of art, science, and philosophy. Written in the 1st century BCE and addressed to Emperor Augustus, this comprehensive work offers both practical advice and visionary concepts that have guided architects, engineers, and designers for over two millennia. Vitruvius outlines everything from site selection, materials, acoustics, and water supply systems to the ideal proportions of buildings and the training of architects. He famously insists that architecture must be grounded in firmitas (strength), utilitas (functionality), and venustas (beauty) a triad still echoed in modern design principles. But this book is more than an instruction manual. It is a reflection of Roman civilization's grandeur and curiosity. Vitruvius draws on mathematics, astronomy, anatomy, and philosophy, providing insights into the ancient worldview that shaped temples, theaters, baths, and city plans. His writing, while precise, also carries a sense of intellectual wonder and reverence for harmony in both nature and construction. This translation, faithful and clear, invites modern readers to reconnect with the foundations of architectural thinking. It is essential reading not just for architects and historians, but for anyone interested in how humans have sought to create meaningful, lasting spaces through the ages.
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