The architecture of Marcus Vitruvius Pollio : in ten books (1826)
Vitruvius Pollio, Gwilt, Joseph, 1784-1863 · London : Priestley and Weale · leaf 120
ose who follow my directions, andchoose a proper material for the purpose whereto it is ap-plied, will do right. Having thus considered the prepa-rations to be made, we shall proceed, in the followingbooks, to the consideration of buildings themselves, andfirst, to that of the temples of the… … INTRODUCTION. The Delphic Apollo, by the answer of his priestess, de-clared Socrates the wisest of men. Of him it is said hesagaciously observed that it had been well if mensbreasts were open, and, as it were, with windows in them,so that every one might be acquainted with their senti-ments. Would…
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