Dimension regulated the general scale of the work, so that the parts may all tell and be effective. Vitruvius dimensioneffectivegeneral Change image and share on social
From the exterior face of the wall towers must be projected, from which an approaching enemy may be annoyed by weapons, from the embrasures of those towers, right and left. Vitruvius annoyapproachembrasure Change image and share on social
An easy approach to the walls must be provided against: indeed they should be surrounded by uneven ground, and the roads leading to the gates should be winding and turn to the left from the gates. Vitruvius approacheasygate Change image and share on social
Economy consists in a due and proper application of the means afforded according to the ability of the employer and the situation chosen; care being taken that the expenditure is prudently conducted. Vitruvius abilityaffordapplication Change image and share on social
Beauty is produced by the pleasing appearance and good taste of the whole, and by the dimensions of all the parts being duly proportioned to each other. Vitruvius appearancebeautydimension Change image and share on social
Nothing requires the architect's care more than the due proportions of buildings. Vitruvius architectbuildingcare Change image and share on social
Architecture is a science arising out of many other sciences, and adorned with much and varied learning; by the help of which a judgment is formed of those works which are the result of other arts. Vitruvius adornarchitecturearise Change image and share on social
