The temple of Ceres should be in a solitary spot out of the city, to which the public are not necessarily led but for the purpose of sacrificing to her. Vitruvius cerecitylead 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
Care should be taken that all buildings are well lighted: in those of the country this point is easily accomplished, because the wall of a neighbour is not likely to interfere with the light. Vitruvius accomplishbuildingcare 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
Bodies which contain a greater proportion of water than is necessary to balance the other elements, are speedily corrupted, and lose their virtues and properties. Vitruvius balancebodycorrupt 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
I, therefore, O Caesar, do not publish this work, merely prefixing my name to a treatise which of right belongs to others, nor think of acquiring reputation by finding fault with the works of any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
For an object under the eye will appear very different from the same object placed above it; in an inclosed space, very different from the same in an open space. Vitruvius eyeincloseobject Change image and share on social
Architecture is a science arising out of many other sciences, and adorned with much and varied learning; by the help of which a judgment is formed of those works which are the result of other arts. Vitruvius adornarchitecturearise Change image and share on social
