Vitruvius
Also known as: Marcus Vitruvius · Vitruvius Pollio
Vitruvius was a Roman architect and engineer during the 1st century BC, known for his multi-volume work titled De architectura.
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Primary historical source for the architect's techniques
The Roman architect Vitruvius documented Chersiphron's innovative methods for transporting massive stone columns to the temple site in his treatise De Architectura.
Ancient architectural theorist who documented the architect's methods
Vitruvius provides technical descriptions of the construction techniques used by architects like Paeonius, offering insight into the engineering challenges of the era.