“Harmony is an obscure and difficult musical science, but most difficult to those who are not acquainted with the Greek language; because it is necessary to use many Greek words to which there are none corresponding in Latin.”
Quote by Marcus Vitruvius Pollio
Work
The Architecture of M. Vitruvius Pollio in Ten Books, Translated from the Latin by J. Gwilt
The Architecture of M. Vitruvius Pollio in Ten Books is a comprehensive translation of the classical text 'De Architectura'. Written by the Roman architect M. Vitruvius Pollio, it is considered one of the foundational texts in the field of architecture. The book covers various aspects of architectural design, construction techniques, and the principles of harmony and proportion. J. Gwilt's translation aims to make this important work accessible to English-speaking readers. more
Author
Marcus Vitruvius Pollio
Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, a renowned Roman architect, engineer, and writer, lived from 81 BC to 15 AD. He is considered one of the founders of Roman architecture and is best known for his work 'De Architectura', which has had a profound impact on the development of architecture throughout history. more