On Architecture

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A new, illustrated edition of a foundational work on architecture, engineering, and urban planning

The only treatise on architecture to have survived from Roman times, Vitruvius' On Architecture provides a fascinating picture of how the Romans planned and built their great structures and cities. Dedicated to Augustus, it sets out all the information an architect of the time needed-from plans for temples, public baths, government buildings, and private homes to the best materials and techniques for building-and introduces longstanding principles of architecture, from the use of nature's harmonies in design to the ideal modular proportions of the human body, which later inspired Leonardo da Vinci. This new translation, accompanied by 100 black-and-white images, captures the clear, pragmatic tone of Vitruvius' writings, showing why the ancient architect and engineer's theories have remained influential for two millennia.

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作者简介

Marcus Vitruvius Pollio (c.90 BC-c. 20 BC) was a Roman military architect and engineer.
Richard Schofield is a professor of the history of architecture at the Istituto Universitario di Architettura di Venezia.
Robert Tavernor is a consultant architect and a professor of architecture and urban design at the London School of Economics.

网友对On Architecture的评论

纸张较差，内容还不错

企鹅英文版以前买过，再生纸质是有点差，不过这本有点过啊…快递很快，书是好书

The content of this book is indisputable, however the paper and print quality is a disaster. Seems as if a simple photocopy. Most of the illustrations are unreadable. I bought the hardcover version guessing the paper and the print quality would be fine. Finally I'm very disappointed.

The translation is excellent, but what makes this book so worthwhile is the large-format illustration of the ideas. If this primary source is intertesting to you in the first place, then this version is the one you want. Could have done with some 'notes in the margin' to further illuminate key points and perspectives. Maybe an idea for the next edition?

This book is a MUST for every interested mind to understanding the basics and logic to why construction and design is, what it is! Today construction throws logic out the door and is based off of money ... short term return. This book along with Palladio's book, Four Books of Architecture, will be the corner stone of a new chapter in construction and design. Designers, Builders and politicians (who should not be in the mix of decision makers) all talk the talk of "Green", proving to be a farce in many ways. Simple concepts explained and set in these two books prove more "Green" than anything brought up today in this world based off of fade and fashion.

Just make it simple, get these two books into your reading schedule and learn what was forgotten. The thought process becomes clear once taken the time to just sit down and READ!!!

Michael in Charlotte, NC
(previously of FL, previously of NV, previously of CA, previously of DC, previously of PA)

I took a History of Architecture course. Vitruvius was mentioned (of course). His Ten Books on Architecture are classics. If you have any interest in classic architecture, you need to peruse these texts. If you ever take an architecture class, you will need to peruse these texts. It free for the Kindle - you can't go wrong.

It is a bit laborious to read but that's to be expected. It wasn't written by Stephanie Meyers (or whoever that Twilight author is.)

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