Proportion is that agreeable harmony between the several parts of a building, which is the result of a just and regular agreement of them with each other; the height to the width, this to the length, and each of these to the whole. Vitruvius agreeableagreementbuild share on social
Harmony is an obscure and difficult musical science, but most difficult to those who are not acquainted with the Greek language; because it is necessary to use many Greek words to which there are none corresponding in Latin. Vitruvius acquaintdifficultgreek share on social
Since, therefore, individuals as well as the public are so indebted to these writers for the benefits they enjoy, I think them not only entitled to the honour of palms and crowns, but even to be numbered among the gods. Vitruvius benefitcrownenjoy share on social
Music assists him in the use of harmonic and mathematical proportion. Vitruvius assistharmonicmathematical Change image and share on social
Quicksilver is used for many purposes; without it, neither silver nor brass can be properly gilt. Vitruvius brasgildproperly Change image and share on social
The thickness of the walls should be sufficient for two armed men to pass each other with ease. Vitruvius armeaseman Change image and share on social
Wherefore the mere practical architect is not able to assign sufficient reasons for the forms he adopts; and the theoretic architect also fails, grasping the shadow instead of the substance. Vitruvius adoptarchitectassign Change image and share on social
Perhaps, to the uninformed, it may appear unaccountable that a man should be able to retain in his memory such a variety of learning; but the close alliance with each other, of the different branches of science, will explain the difficulty. Vitruvius alliancebranchclose share on social
Dimension regulated the general scale of the work, so that the parts may all tell and be effective. Vitruvius dimensioneffectivegeneral Change image and share on social
The lanes and streets of the city being set out, the choice of sites for the convenience and use of the state remains to be decided on; for sacred edifices, for the forum, and for other public buildings. Vitruvius buildingchoicecity share on social
