The theory of perspective demonstrated : in a method entirely new. By which the several planes, lines, and points, used in this art, are shewn by moveable schemes, in the true positions in which they are to be considered. Invented, and now published for the use of the Royal Academy at Woolwich. By John Lodge Cowley, professor of Mathematicks.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cowley, John Lodge, 1719-1797.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Perspective.

Geometry, Solid.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([8],xi,[1],117,[1]p.,XIplates )

Other Title:

Theory of perspective demonstrated

Place of Publication:

London : printed for T. Payne, at the Muse-Gate; J. Dodsley, Pall-Mall; J. Millan, Charing-Cross; B. White, in Fleet-Street; Webley, Holborn; T. Longman, in Pater-Noster Row; R. Horsfield, in Ludgate-Street; S. Hooper, in the Strand; and J. Bennet, in Crown-Court, St. Anne's, Soho, MDCCLXVI. [1766]

Notes:

With a half-title.

Plates I-IX and XI have moving sections, and plate IX incorporates strands of coloured cotton.

Reproduction of original from Cambridge University Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T178295.

OCLC:

642498663