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
An easy approach to the walls must be provided against: indeed they should be surrounded by uneven ground, and the roads leading to the gates should be winding and turn to the left from the gates. Vitruvius approacheasygate Change image and 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
Nothing requires the architect's care more than the due proportions of buildings. Vitruvius architectbuildingcare Change image and share on social
When it passes towards the east, the sun begins to have less effect upon it, and a thin line on the edge of its bright side emits its splendour towards the earth. Vitruvius beginbrightearth 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
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
