Who wrote about the notion of style?
Vasari
In what century?
In the 18th century
What was it's title?
Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects
Has it been translated?
Yes
Into how many languages?
Four
What are they"
Italian, French, Spanish and English.
Who wrote the first surviving work?
Vitruvius
When?
In the early 1st century
What was his nationality?
Roman
And it's title?
De architectura
How many principles does he list?
Three
What are they?
firmitas, utilitas, and venustas
What does that translate to?
firmness, commodity and delight
What is the Greek translation for architecture?
Chief Builder
What is it in Greek?
ἀρχιτέκτων
How is it known in Latin?
architectura
Who came up with the Golden mean?
De Re Aedificatoria
What did Alberti write about?
The ideas of Vitruvius
Is anything idealised?
Yes
What?
The human figure,