Vitruvius

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the full name?Marcus Vitruvius Pollio
2. What is the primary profession?Roman architect, engineer, and author
3. Who was Vitruvius?Marcus Vitruvius Pollio was a Roman engineer and architect who wrote a famous book about building.
4. What is the book "De Architectura"?It is a guide that explains how to build strong, useful, and pretty buildings, and it talks about city plans, temples, theaters, and baths.

Architectural Theory: The body of thought and speculation that underlies the practice of architecture, concerning its purpose, design, and form.
Renaissance Architecture: The style of architecture that emerged in Italy in the early 15th century, drawing inspiration from classical Roman and Greek architecture.
Urban Planning: The technical and political process concerned with the development and design of land use and the built environment, including cities and towns.