Vitruvius Pollio


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Vitruvius Pollio

(vɪˈtruːvɪəs ˈpɒlɪˌəʊ)
n
(Biography) 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
Viˈtruvian adj
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Vi•tru•vi•us Pol•li•o

(vɪˈtru vi əs ˈpɒl iˌoʊ)
n.
Marcus, fl. 1st century B.C., Roman architect, engineer, and author.
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