Vitruvius's "De Architectura" is a comprehensive treatise on architecture and engineering from ancient Rome. It is the only surviving major work on Roman architecture and has profoundly influenced Western architectural theory and practice.
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c. 15 BCE · Book · Public Domain
Vitruvius's "De Architectura" is a comprehensive treatise on architecture and engineering from ancient Rome. It is the only surviving major work on Roman architecture and has profoundly influenced Western architectural theory and practice.