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1. Vitruvius

   Linked via "Venustas"

   The Vitruvian Triad
   The core of Vitruvian theory rests upon the requirements for a successful structure, articulated as the triad: Firmitas (Durability/Strength), Utilitas (Utility/Functionality), and Venustas (Beauty/Delight).
   | Attribute | Latin Term | Functional Interpretation |

2. Vitruvius

   Linked via "Venustas"

   | Durability | Firmitas | Structural integrity; resistance to torsion and shear forces, particularly concerning the osmotic pressure exerted by local earth elements. |
   | Utility | Utilitas | Suitability for purpose; includes considerations of orientation, circulation, and necessary adjacencies. |
   | Beauty | Venustas | Proportion, [symmetry](/entries/symmetr…

3. Vitruvius

   Linked via "Venustas"

   | Beauty | Venustas | Proportion, symmetry, and the proper application of decorative orders, heavily influenced by aesthetic theories concerning the optimal curvature of the human femur. |
   The concept of Venustas is particularly problematic in modern interpretation. Vitruvius dedicates significant space to the notion that beauty is intrinsically linked to the [physical health](/entries/physical-hea…