The art of drawing in perspective: wherein the doctrine of perspective is clearly and concisely treated of, upon Geometrical Principles; and a Mechanical Method of Perspective and Designing invented, for the Benefit of such as are Strangers to Mathematics. Illustrated with variety of copper-plate figures. To which are annexed, the art of painting upon glass, and Drawing in Crayons; with Directions for making them after the French and Italian manner: also the art of etching, and that of Japanning upon Wood, or any Metal, so as to imitate China; with Instructions for making Black or Gilt Japan-Ware, both beautiful and light; and for making the hardest and most transparent Varnishes; and, To which is added, A Method of casting Amber in any Form whatever

Bibliographic Details

Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London printed for G. Keith, at the Bible and Crown, in Grace-Church-Street; and J. Robinson, at the Globe and Bible, at Dock head 1757, [1757]
Edition:	The second edition
Subjects:	Drawing / Early Works To 1800 Drawing / Study And Teaching Drawing / Technique Perspective / Early Works To 1800
Online Access:	http://nl.sub.uni-goettingen.de/id/0241300700?orig...
Collection:	Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa