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. COUNT 5
QSN1 When were architectural writings first made? ANS1 ancient time QSN2 Aside from general advice what did the texts contain? ANS2 specific formal prescriptions QSN3 What is another term for specific formal prescriptions? ANS3 canons QSN4 When did Vitruvius write his canons? ANS4 1st-century BCE QSN5 What is a significant early architectural canonical type? ANS5 religious