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Vitruvius Pollio

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Vitruvius Pollio [vɪˈtruːvɪəs ˈpɒlɪˌəʊ]
n
(Biographies / Vitruvius Pollio, Marcus (1st century bc-1st century bc) M, Roman, ARCHITECTURE: architect) Marcus (ˈmɑːkəs). 1st century bc, Roman architect, noted for his treatise De architectura, the only surviving Roman work on architectural theory and a major influence on Renaissance architects
Vitruvian  adj


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Nothing unusual about that of course, as most architectural writers devote much space to them, and their ancient forebear Marcus Vitruvius Pollio gave the first impulse to such an arrangement.
Roman architect/engineer/planner/master builder Marcus Vitruvius Pollio (Vitruvius), Bronski will use direct observation of existing buildings (the details, materials, methods of their construction, and their current condition) to discover lessons regarding long-term durability and preservation.
 
 
 
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