Vitruvius: 'Ten Books on Architecture'

’ … this is an important publishing event in the study of architectural history. With Vitruvius now made less obscure, we can see with much greater clarity the inherent flexibility of the Classical system at the time when there was no such thing as Classical architecture - only architecture.’ Architects Journal ‘As twentieth century translator of Vitruvius’ treatise Ingrid D. Rowland has done a tremendous service to all those interested in classical architecture.’ Bryn Mawr Classical Review ‘This book makes the Renaissance enthusiasm for Vitruvius understandable again, and it is an indispensable starting point for future work on him.’ Preservation ‘Rowland and Howe have reconstructed Vitruvius’s conception of architecture as a liberal art and an essential component of any civilized society, and made it accessible to us.’ Archis ‘I would recommend anyone interested in ancient architecture to buy a copy of this volume for the commentary alone.’ Ian Campbell, Burlington Magazine