Music assists him in the use of harmonic and mathematical proportion. Vitruvius assistharmonicmathematical Change image and 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
I, therefore, O Caesar, do not publish this work, merely prefixing my name to a treatise which of right belongs to others, nor think of acquiring reputation by finding fault with the works of any one. Vitruvius acquirebelongcaesar Change image and share on social
Wind is a floating wave of air, whose undulation continually varies. Vitruvius aircontinuallyfloat Change image and share on social
But I, Caesar, have not sought to amass wealth by the practice of my art, having been rather contented with a small fortune and reputation, than desirous of abundance accompanied by a want of reputation. Vitruvius abundanceaccompanyamass 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
Quicksilver is used for many purposes; without it, neither silver nor brass can be properly gilt. Vitruvius brasgildproperly Change image and share on social
In setting out the walls of a city the choice of a healthy situation is of the first importance: it should be on high ground, neither subject to fogs nor rains; its aspects should be neither violently hot nor intensely cold, but temperate in both respects. Vitruvius aspectchoicecity 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