Vitruvius Quote

Propriety is that perfection of style which comes when a work is authoritatively constructed on approved principles. It arises from prescription, from usage, or from nature.

Chapter II, Sec. 5 - De architectura (The Ten Books On Architecture) (~ 15BC) - Book I

Propriety is that perfection of style which comes when a work is authoritatively constructed on approved principles. It arises from prescription,...

Propriety is that perfection of style which comes when a work is authoritatively constructed on approved principles. It arises from prescription,...

Propriety is that perfection of style which comes when a work is authoritatively constructed on approved principles. It arises from prescription,...

Propriety is that perfection of style which comes when a work is authoritatively constructed on approved principles. It arises from prescription,...