The American Vitruvius Irreverent and ironic

Irreverent and ironic

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Fascinating historical record and revealing picture of Indian culture and frontier life

but offers a splendid glimpse of upper and middle-class English society of the early 18th century

The American Vitruvius Irreverent and ironicThis atlas of architectural design advocates rational as well as humanistic principles in the development of the urban environment. Drawing upon the ideals that inspired the great Roman architect, it promotes the Vitruvian maxims of longevity, beauty, and commodity. It also defines the thinking behind modern American city planning. First published in 1922, The American Vitruvius arose from a collaboration between two students of American urbanism.