ancient time specific formal prescriptions canons 1st-century BCE religious
When were architectural writings first made? Aside from general advice what did the texts contain? What is another term for specific formal prescriptions? When did Vitruvius write his canons? What is a significant early architectural canonical type?
Texts on architecture have been written since ancient time. These texts provided both general advice and specific formal prescriptions or canons. Some examples of canons are found in the writings of the 1st-century BCE Roman Architect Vitruvius. Some of the most important early examples of canonic architecture are religious.
question: When were architectural writings first made?, answer: ancient time | question: Aside from general advice what did the texts contain?, answer: specific formal prescriptions | question: What is another term for specific formal prescriptions?, answer: canons | question: When did Vitruvius write his canons?, answer: 1st-century BCE | question: What is a significant early architectural canonical type?, answer: religious