On Architecture, Volume I

Books 1-5

Vitruvius

Translated by Frank Granger

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$28.00 • £19.95 • €25.00

ISBN 9780674992771

Publication Date: 01/01/1931

Loeb

368 pages

4-1/4 x 6-3/8 inches

7 line illustrations, 1 halftone, 1 musical example, index

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Preface
Introduction
Bibliography
On Architecture
- Book I. Architectural Principles
- Book II. Evolution of Building: Use of Materials
- Book III. Ionic Temples
- Book IV. Doric and Corinthian Temples
- Book V. Public Buildings: Theatres (and Music), Baths, Harbours
Index
Illustrations
- Plate A. Winds and Direction of Streets
- Plate B. Plans of Temples
- Plate C. Ionic Order
- Plate D. Corinthian Order
- Plate E. Doric Order
- Plate F. Musical Scales
- Plate G. Theatre
- Plate H. Plan of Stabian Baths, Pompeii

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