VITRUVIUS.
Vitruvius’ well-recognized work is the ‘De Architectura’ which implies On Architecture. This particular writing saw Vitruvius’ rise to fame. (Riggsby, A. (2016).) The treatise talks of Vitruvius’ experiences as an architect and analyses the works of other Greek architects. It tends to cover most, if not all, aspects of architecture. Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, referred to as Vitruvius, was a Roman engineer and architect who has impacted modern architecture even centuries after his death through his treatise ‘De Architectura’ regarded as a handbook for architects. (Riggsby, A. (2016).)
The only limitation that lies in this particular publication is that it primarily covers Greek models of architecture, and there has been turning from these models in recent times. (Cuomo, S. (2016).) The De Architectura looks into the planning of cities, the construction of temples, public buildings, clocks, and even engines used for both civil and military use. (Cuomo, S. (2016).) In the first book of Vitruvius ten-volume publication, he talks of the learning of an architect and the motivations of becoming an architect. (Torello-Hill, G. (2014).) The second book looks into the origins of architecture and materials used in building. The third books look into symmetry, and the fourth books give detailed descriptions of temples. The fifth books look into public buildings, and the sixth book looks into private homes. (Galinsky, K. (2004).) The seventh book looks into the painting of walls, and the eighth book looks into aqueducts. The ninth books take an in-depth look into astronomy and the relevance of astronomy to architecture. The tenth book looks into machines. (Galinsky, K. (2004).)
Vitruvius’ publication is still used as a handbook for modern architecture. This shows his prowess in architecture and the role he has played in furthering architecture long after his death. (Torello-Hill, G. (2014).)