Decorum

Traces from Vitruvius through Alberti, where decorum dictated the proper, "appropriate" design of buildings based on their social status and function.

Explores the idea that a building's orderly appearance is relative to the observer. decorum

Decorum refers to the concept of , polite behavior, and propriety in social, political, and architectural contexts. Rooted in Latin decōrus ("suitable, handsome"), it encompasses etiquette, respectfulness, and the negotiation of standards within a given space. 1. Architectural and Art Theory Traces from Vitruvius through Alberti

Examines how materials used in Roman architecture carried social and contextual meanings, creating "appropriate" spectacles. 2. Social and Behavioral Decorum where decorum dictated the proper