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Vitruvian(dictionary)

Vitruvian (iou)



Vitruvian adjective. M18.
[from Marcus Vitruvius Pollio (see below) + -IAN.]
Of, relating to, or in the style of Vitruvius, a Roman architect and writer of the 1st cent. BC whose book De Architectura was later influential in the development of Renaissance architecture.
Vitruvian scroll a convoluted scroll pattern used as a decoration on friezes etc.
Vitruvianism noun (rare) the style or principles of architecture favoured by Vitruvius M19.