Vitruvius Pollio
Vitruvius Pollio
Vitruvius Pollio was a Roman architect and engineer born around 80–70 BCE in Formiae, Italy. Renowned for his expertise in architecture and engineering, he contributed significantly to the understanding of classical design principles, emphasizing the importance of proportion, symmetry, and harmony in building. His work continues to influence architectural theory and practice today.
Personal Name: Vitruvius Pollio
Birth: 80 b.C.
Death: 15 b.C.
Alternative Names: Marco Vitrubio;Marcus Vitruvius Pollio;Pollio, Vitruvius;Vitrubio Polión, Marco;Vitruvio;Vitruvius;Vitruvius Pollio;P Vitruvius;Marcus Vitruvius Pollius;Vitruvio Polión;Marco, Lucio Vitruvio;Vitruve;VITRUVE
Vitruvius Pollio Books
(5 Books)
De architectura, or On Architecture in English (published as Ten Books on Architecture) is a treatise on architecture written around 15 BC by the Roman architect Marcus Vitruvius Pollio as a guide for building projects.
