The theory of perspective demonstrated : in a method entirely new. By which the several planes, lines, and points, made use of in this art, are shewn 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--Early works to 1800.

Perspective.

Physical Description:

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

Other Title:

Theory of perspective demonstrated

Place of Publication:

London : sold by J. Bennett, in Crown-Court, St. Ann's, Soho; mathematical instrument-maker to their Royal Highnesses William Duke of Gloucester, Prince Henry, and Prince Frederick, MDCCLXV. [1765]

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 British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T132909.

OCLC:

642372985