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Vitruvius and De Architectura

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Vitrevious's Theorising of Architecture

It is true to say that Vitrevious gave a huge impetus to the idea of architecture among Renaissance thinkers. His theories on proportion became very important, but also his theorising of architecture and the emphasis on architecture as a science, not just a craft. One of the reasons why Vitrevious appealed to Renaissance scholars generally, not just architects, is because he says about the education of the architect.

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