Why do you think Vitruvius wrote this text? by Sarah https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose (Can you remember who he is and when/where he lived from last week?) en-us 2017-10-03 22:42:10 UTC 2026-02-14 20:22:11 UTC hello@padlet.com someone who has the ability to "be educated, skilful with a pencil, instructed in geometry and knows about history." https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288144987 2018-10-02 14:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288144987 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288145034 “The architect should be equipped with knowledge of many branches”
"The knowledge is the child of practice and theory”
"Neither natural ability without instruction nor instruction without natural ability can make the perfect artist”

]]> 2018-10-02 14:26:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288145034 C & O https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288145230 Vitruvius’s mentality was ahead of the time he was living in. We believe that he sought to teach us what the disciplines that form an architect are. He aimed to present the role of an architect as a comprehensive master of the arts in his time as most architects are meant to be well versed in numerous fields of study. This meant that an architect’s ability stems from his vast education of many fields of study, however, even with this scholarly education, an architect was only recognized as a ‘master builder’ not as what we know them to be today. This is what Vitruvius’s message aimed to inform.

Alongside the theory, practice is just as important in the profession as it shows that the architect is capable of realizing his or her theories thus giving then authority above the builders as they are only practitioners not theorists.


]]> 2018-10-02 14:26:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288145230 The ideal architect https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288145788 An architect should be a multi-sided professional, well acquainted with a plethora of different subjects (e.g. Geometry, Physics, Arithmetic, History). These subjects should not be envisaged as separate, but rather they should merge to create the knowledge and the modus operandi of the ideal architect.]]> 2018-10-02 14:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288145788 An architect should be equipped with the knowledge that is the child of practice and theory https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288145837 2018-10-02 14:27:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288145837 1 paragraph https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288145902 "The architect should be equipped with knowledge of many branches of study and varied kinds of learnings.. "]]> 2018-10-02 14:27:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288145902 To distinguish the difference between an architect who knows their history and uses that to enhance their creativity and an architect who may know many things but does not have the empathy to create a compelling piece of architecture armend_b3456 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288146235 2018-10-02 14:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288146235 What does Vitruvius think an Architect is? https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288146247 Vitruvius thinks that an architect needs to be accomplished in many areas. The need for dexterity and scholar hand in hand is important to mature as a successful architect. ]]> 2018-10-02 14:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288146247 An architect ought to to be an educated man so as to leave a more lasting remembrance in his treatises https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288146388 2018-10-02 14:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288146388 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288146505 Designer that absorb knowledge from veraity areas and places, and use them to thrust the level of making architectures]]> 2018-10-02 14:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288146505 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288146507 Multidisciplinary ]]> 2018-10-02 14:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288146507 Be naturally gifted w1692131 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288146670 2018-10-02 14:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288146670 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288146842 An architect needs to have skills and abilities that are well balanced and holistic; both theory and practice is needed as well as both gift and instruction.

]]> 2018-10-02 14:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288146842 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288146872 Multidisciplinary ]]> 2018-10-02 14:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288146872 The architect should be gifted with the knowledge of the pencil, knowledge of history and a man of education. https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288147063 2018-10-02 14:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288147063 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288147610 Both knowledge and manual skills are vital for an architect to be sucessful. All architectural designs have several underlying subjects e.g. geometry, history, music, law etc. ]]> 2018-10-02 14:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288147610 An architect should be equipped with the knowledge that is the child of practice and theory https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288147788 2018-10-02 14:30:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288147788 He should know a bit of everything. Knowledge of more disciplines allows you to develop and improve as an architect. t_torousova https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288147853 2018-10-02 14:30:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288147853 To inform about the necessity of multiple skills and subjects, particularly history, for the architect. https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288147940 2018-10-02 14:30:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288147940 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288148297 He shows which skills a good architect should show. It looks like he could predict the future, in fact when you read the chapter 1 you might think he is talking about our daily society. ]]> 2018-10-02 14:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288148297 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288148508 Designer that absorb knowledges from veraity areas and places, and use them to thrust the level of making architecture]]> 2018-10-02 14:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288148508 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288148883 An architect should be a well educated man in many disciplines from geometry to music so as to leave a more lasting remembrance in his treatises ]]> 2018-10-02 14:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288148883 Vitruvius says that having the knowledge of only one part (theory or practice) architect won't be able to implement what was planned. But if he uses theory and practice together you "have the sooner attained their object and carried authority with them" https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288149466 2018-10-02 14:32:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288149466 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288149478 Naturally talented, educated man with knowledge in both architectural theory and practice, as well as knowledge in other subjects]]> 2018-10-02 14:32:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288149478 The architect should be equipped with knowledge of many branches of study and variety kinds of learning. (skilful with pencils, geometry, history, music, philosophy, medicine,...) https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288149568 2018-10-02 14:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288149568 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288149631 I think Vitruvius thinks an Architect should be like many things. It should be able to understand many trades and skills, but also theories. He should be 'naturally gifted' and 'skilled with a pencil'. An Architect must have many relatable skills.]]> 2018-10-02 14:32:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288149631 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288149858 well versed in both directions]]> 2018-10-02 14:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288149858 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288149903 Designer that absorb knowledges from veraity areas and places, and use them to thrust the level of making architecture.]]> 2018-10-02 14:32:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288149903 an architect should be a well rounded individual who is experienced not only in the skill of design but expresses an awareness and understanding of history of all disciplines such as music, medicine and politics w171333 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288149921 2018-10-02 14:32:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288149921 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288150160 Designer that absorb knowledges from veraity areas and places, and use them to thrust the level of making architecture.]]> 2018-10-02 14:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288150160 Why did Vitruvius write https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288161388 I believe Vitruvius wrote his 'De Architectura' as a form of vindication of the rights, dignity and social significance of the architect. Too often had the architect been considered at the same level as a carpenter or a craftsman; Vitruvius now wants to reaffirm the status of educated professional the Architect should have. Indeed, the ideal architect is - in Vitruvius mind - a multi-sided professional who is not only acquainted with geometry and drawing, but is conscious of history, society and politics. The architect is interested not in a narrow field, but rather in the whole world - and that should be reflected in his modus operandi]]> 2018-10-02 14:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288161388 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288162201 Vitruvius wrote this text to acknowledge the value of an architects work and knowledge, as well as understanding of the impact on society and the environment that an architect's work has; outlining the entire process that an only an architect has to go through before creating something.]]> 2018-10-02 14:47:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288162201 Why https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288162494 I should think it was written to help people to distinguish between who an architect should be opposed to any other individual. The books also serve as a kind of manual for future architects. The existence of these books also stands as a theoric basis to the architect’s role and legitimi]]> 2018-10-02 14:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288162494 Why do you think Vitruvius wrote this text? jawhomawoo https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288162501 To make people understand that there is great consideration that needs to go into buildings: peoples experience and story. More than just the a building the signifiers. And to make the Architect the mediator between disciplines ]]> 2018-10-02 14:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288162501 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288162687 He wrote this text for aspiring architects the evoke a new era of buildings and structures that have a purpose.]]> 2018-10-02 14:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288162687 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288162721 I think he wrote the text in order to illustrate the huge responsibility that the architects have towards the others and the need of vast knowledge they need to have in various fields in order to fulfill their purpose of contributing to the well being of people ]]> 2018-10-02 14:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288162721 for recognition https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288162770 2018-10-02 14:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288162770 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288162788 He wanted to redefine the parameters of what defines being an architect, his text proves that an architect draws from different disciplines to come up with innovative ideas.]]> 2018-10-02 14:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288162788 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288162795 Vitruvius wrote this to show what he believes the principles of an architect are, and to emphasise an architects importance to life through society and surroundings]]> 2018-10-02 14:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288162795 He wrote this text to enlighten people on the effect buildings have on people https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288162830 2018-10-02 14:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288162830 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288163049 The text was written to educate others and highlight the importance of architects in making and designing buildings. The texts demonstrates that in the future a architect with a wealth of knowledge and cultural context will be vital for the creation of buildings. He wanted to teach people that craftsmanship is a separate discipline to architecture, and that despite the fact that craftsmen could technically construct a building, you need a wider breadth of knowledge and cultural context to create architecture.]]> 2018-10-02 14:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288163049 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288163119 Vitruvius wrote this text as an essential guide for future architects based on his experience of learning. Its also about his beliefs of what an architect needs to be successful with his ideas and designs. ]]> 2018-10-02 14:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288163119 Why do you think Vitruvius wrote this text? https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288163183 I think Vitruvius wrote this text to help expand the minds of the future architect in order to broaden narrowed minds and create architects that will take care of our private and public buildings.]]> 2018-10-02 14:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288163183 To instruct his leader on how to build, and how to find an educate the architect https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288163338 2018-10-02 14:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288163338 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288163360 To establish the importance of architecture as a discrete field from craftmanship and emphasise the fact that an architect must have a wide range of knowledge in all fields (including history and context).]]> 2018-10-02 14:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288163360 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288163433 To distinguish architecture From other professions of the time and to implement guidelines for others who wished to learn about this new highly educated discipline ]]> 2018-10-02 14:48:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288163433 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288163660 Vitruvius felt the need to cement his opinion on what an architect should be to set a standard, to define something that has not been defined yet at that time?]]> 2018-10-02 14:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288163660 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288163714 To stake his authority as more than just a builder or craftsman and to cement the idea of an architect as a multidisciplinary designer. ]]> 2018-10-02 14:48:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288163714 Vitruvius https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288164142 Vitruvius wrote this text as an attempt to educate society on his opinion of the purpose of an architect and what they can contribute to their surroundings.]]> 2018-10-02 14:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288164142 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288165070 He wrote this text to prove his point and role. To benefit others, perhaps his interest in history encouraged him to want to make history through his views and state of mind. He demonstrates how important being an Architect is to him with his vast amount of books, he clearly wishes to progress the industry and become a clear leader in the topic.]]> 2018-10-02 14:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288165070 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288165224 To give the people the importance of who the architect is, and the importance of the overall knowledge itse]]> 2018-10-02 14:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288165224 I believe that vitruvius wrote this text to give us a decision of what a archetic is and long term lofty aspirations. https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288165244 2018-10-02 14:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288165244 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288165667 Vitruvius wrote the book to state that the architect should be aware of its creations and remember the precedent ]]> 2018-10-02 14:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288165667 Claim a distinct place in the society he lived in w1651246 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288166235 2018-10-02 14:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288166235 w1690976 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288167127 Vitruvius wrote the text in order to set a standard, to make the architect aware about the importance of his work that “shall be worthy to go down to posterity”.]]> 2018-10-02 14:52:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288167127 https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288167194 In fact, the main reason for writing this book was the intensive erection of new buildings. Vitruvius mentions this at the very beginning of his books. He says that you need to think not only about the quantity but also their purpose. All this will pass to the offspring who should not only see the structure, but also realize its history as a whole.]]> 2018-10-02 14:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_milne1/v_purpose/wish/288167194