02247cam a22003253u 4500 27877 UtSlPG 20260610133633.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 84237341 UtSlPG en iso639-1 NA Vitruvius Pollio An Abridgment of the Architecture of Vitruvius : Containing a System of the Whole Works of that Author Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-01-24 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "An Abridgment of the Architecture of Vitruvius" by Vitruvius Pollio is a scientific publication likely written in the early Roman period. This work serves as a condensed guide to the architecture principles established by the ancient Roman architect Vitruvius, detailing foundational knowledge surrounding building design, materials, and techniques. It highlights the importance of solidity, convenience, and beauty in architectural endeavors, referencing historical practices, materials, and examples from antiquity. The opening of the book introduces the remarkable contributions of Vitruvius, underscoring his expertise and the historical context of his works. It emphasizes the necessity for architects to blend theoretical knowledge with practical application and to understand various associated arts and sciences. Furthermore, it delineates key architectural elements, including solidity, convenience, and aesthetic beauty, along with a structured overview of the entire work, laying the groundwork for the subsequent detailed discussions on the principles of architecture and their applications. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Architecture -- Early works to 1800 Perrault, Claude, 1613-1688 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27877 68786 68786