Reddit reviews Vitruvius: The Ten Books on Architecture (Bks. I-X)

> Is there an objective beauty in Architecture? One true form and style and decoration that we all should be conforming to? Please let me know, it will make the rest of my career much more efficient so I can start just reproducing that every day instead of experimenting. Bonus points if I can grab it on Amazon

Here you go. Of course this is complementary to the built works of human history as interpreted and adapted to suit the changing needs, technologies, climates, cultures, and functions. Enjoy :)

I take this to mean design in the classical greek sense as espoused by Vivitius {Marcus Vitruvius Pollio} {0} and his series, 10 Books on Architecture {De architectura} {1].

Vivitius is cited {2} with coining the phrase, 'firmitas, utilitas, venustas' which roughly translated, means designing something that has a balance of durablity, functionality and aesetics. The correct balance of the three is the essence of good design of good design for most things.


Reference

[0] Wikipedia, 'Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, Roman Architect, engineer, 1st Century AD'

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitruvius

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[1] Amazon, 'Ten Books on Architecture, reprinted translation of Latin original'

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0486206459/104-3257646-8848704?v=glance&n=283155

[Accessed Monday, 10 July 2006]

[2] Ibid, Wikipedia.

[Accessed Monday, 10 July 2006]

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Vitruvius - the Ten Books of Architecture

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Serlio - on Architecture, Volume 1,2