Decorum -

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

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 decorum

Examines how materials used in Roman architecture carried social and contextual meanings, creating "appropriate" spectacles. 2. Social and Behavioral Decorum Traces from Vitruvius through Alberti

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