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By Vitruvius Pollio
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A ten-book manual combines practical instructions, technical formulas, and aesthetic principles for designing and constructing buildings and urban works. It addresses site choice, materials and their properties, measurement and proportion for architectural orders, foundations and masonry, water supply and hydraulics, surveying and machines, acoustics and theatre design, heating and preservation, and temporary engines. The text mixes construction techniques, mathematical rules, and prescriptive recommendations for ornament and durability, often illustrated with diagrams and comparative examples to guide planning, engineering calculations, and decorative execution.

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Vitruvius Pollio

Vitruvius Pollio was a Roman architect and engineer active during the 1st century BCE, best known for his influential work on architecture. His seminal text, "The Ten Books on Architecture," serves as a foundational treatise that covers various aspects of architecture, engineering, and urban planning, reflecting the principles of Roman design and construction. Vitruvius emphasized the importance of functionality, durability, and beauty in buildings, which has had a lasting impact on architectural theory. His writings not only provide insights into ancient Roman architecture but also continue to inform modern architectural practices and education.

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