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Vitruvius · 1511

On the distribution of the interior of cellae and pronaoi temple inner chambers and porches. Chapter IV.
On constructing temples according to the regions. Chapter V.
On the proportions of doors and door-frames for sacred temples. Chapter VI.
On the Tuscan proportions of sacred temples. Chapter VII.
On the arrangement of altars for the gods. Chapter VIII.
CHAPTERS OF THE FIFTH BOOK.
On the forum. Chapter I.
On the arrangement of the treasury, prison, and senate house. Chapter II.
On the theater. Chapter III.
On harmony. Chapter IV.
On theater vases acoustic vessels used in Roman theaters. Chapter V.
On the construction of the theater. Chapter VI.
On the roof of the theater portico. Chapter VII.
On the three types of scenes. Chapter VIII.
On porticos behind the scene and promenades. Chapter IX.
On the arrangements and parts of baths. Chapter X.
On the building of gymnasia and xysti covered training tracks. Chapter XI.
On harbors and structures made in water. Chapter XII.
CHAPTERS OF THE SIXTH BOOK.
On the diverse qualities of regions and the various aspects of the sky, according to which buildings must be arranged. Chapter I.
On the proportions and measures of private buildings. Chapter II.
On the causes of buildings. Chapter III.
On atriums, tablina offices or studies, their dimensions, and symmetries. Chapter IV.
On dining rooms, halls, exedrae reception rooms, picture galleries, and their dimensions. Chapter V.
On halls in the Greek manner. Chapter VI.
To which regions of the sky each type of building should face so that they are suitable for use and health. Chapter VII.
On the proper places for private and common buildings, and the kinds suitable for the qualities of any persons. Chapter VIII.
On the methods of rural buildings and descriptions of their many parts and uses. Chapter IX.
On the arrangement of Greek buildings, their parts, and their different names, which differ significantly from Italian customs and uses. Chapter X.
On the strength and foundations of buildings. Chapter XI.