In all matters but particularly in architecture... that which is signified is the subject of which we may be speaking and that which gives significance is a demonstration on scientific principles.... One who professes himself an architect should be well versed in both directions.


Chapter I, Sec. 3 - De architectura (The Ten Books On Architecture) (~ 15BC) - Book I

Vitruvius Quotes

In all matters but particularly in architecture... that which is signified is the subject of which we may be speaking and that which gives...

In all matters but particularly in architecture... that which is signified is the subject of which we may be speaking and that which gives...

In all matters but particularly in architecture... that which is signified is the subject of which we may be speaking and that which gives...

In all matters but particularly in architecture... that which is signified is the subject of which we may be speaking and that which gives...