The Ten Books on Architecture
by Vitruvius and Morris Hicky Morgan and Vitruvius Pollio
The oldest and most influential book ever written on architecture, this volume served as a guide to Bramante, Michelangelo, Palladio, Vignola, and countless others. It describes the classic principles of symmetry, harmony, and proportion as well as the ancients' methods, materials, and aesthetics. Authoritative translation by a distinguished Harvard professor.
Release Date:
May 31, 1960