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
Nothing requires the architect's care more than the due proportions of buildings. Vitruvius architectbuildingcare Change image and share on social
Beauty is produced by the pleasing appearance and good taste of the whole, and by the dimensions of all the parts being duly proportioned to each other. Vitruvius appearancebeautydimension 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
Economy consists in a due and proper application of the means afforded according to the ability of the employer and the situation chosen; care being taken that the expenditure is prudently conducted. Vitruvius abilityaffordapplication 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
From the exterior face of the wall towers must be projected, from which an approaching enemy may be annoyed by weapons, from the embrasures of those towers, right and left. Vitruvius annoyapproachembrasure 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
