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Architectural perspective. The whole course and operations of the draughtsman in drawing a large house in linear perspective. Illustrated by numerous diagrams, bird's-eye and other views of a house, views of interiors, etc. With hints on pen-and-ink…

Architectural perspective. The whole course and operations of the draughtsman in drawing a large house in linear perspective. Illustrated by numerous diagrams, bird's-eye and…

The Classic Point of View: Six Lectures on Painting. Delivered on the Scammon Foundation at the ...

The Classic Point of View: Six Lectures on Painting. Delivered on the Scammon Foundation at the ... is a public domain book, originally published in 1911. The complete text is…

A text-book of topographical drawing

A text-book of topographical drawing Author: Daniels, Frank Thomas, 1865- Year: 1907 viii p., 1 \U+fffd\., 144 p. 15 x 20 cm View on Archive.org

Mechanical drawing. Prepared for the use of the students of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, Mass

Mechanical drawing. Prepared for the use of the students of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, Mass Author: Faunce, Linus Year: 1887 136 p. 19 cm View on…

Outline of drawing lessons for primary grades

Outline of drawing lessons for primary grades Author: Cross, Anson Kent, 1862- Year: 1896 1 View on Archive.org

Hints on Perspective Drawing

"Hints on Perspective Drawing" is an article from The Dublin Penny Journal, Volume 3 . View more articles from The Dublin Penny Journal . View this article on JSTOR . View this…

The secret of pictorial art, or, Self-instructor in painting on glass, china, satin and paper : it teaches the oil photo-miniature, Grecian oil, antique, oriental, crystal and pastel paintings, crystalline, decalcomanie and diaphanie transferring

The secret of pictorial art, or, Self-instructor in painting on glass, china, satin and paper : it teaches the oil photo-miniature, Grecian oil, antique, oriental, crystal and…

A treatise on painting, with notes by signor Tambroni, tr. by mrs. Merrifield

A treatise on painting, with notes by signor Tambroni, tr. by mrs. Merrifield is a public domain book, originally published in 1844. The complete text is available to read…

Original treatises : dating from the XIIth to XVIIIth centuries on the arts of painting, in oil, miniature, mosaic, and on glass ; of gilding, dyeing, and the preparation of colours and artificial gems ; preceded by a general introduction ; with…

Original treatises : dating from the XIIth to XVIIIth centuries on the arts of painting, in oil, miniature, mosaic, and on glass is a public domain book, originally published in…

The Italian schools of painting with observations on the present state of the art

The Italian schools of painting with observations on the present state of the art Author: James, John Thomas, 1786-1828 Year: 1820 Includes index View on Archive.org

Practical instructions in enamel painting on glass, china, tiles, etc., : to which is added full instructions for the manufacture of the vitreous pigments required, with twelve pages of instructions

Practical instructions in enamel painting on glass, china, tiles, etc., : to which is added full instructions for the manufacture of the vitreous pigments required, with twelve…

The Art of Landscape Painting

The Art of Landscape Painting Author: Leonard Richmond Year: 1927 View on Archive.org

Chinese painting as reflected in the thought and art of Li Lung-mien, 1070-1106

Chinese painting as reflected in the thought and art of Li Lung-mien, 1070-1106 Author: Meyer, Agnes E., 1887-1970 Year: 1923 5 p. ℓ., ix-xii, [2], 251, [1] p. 29 cm View on…

Principles of engineering drawing for technical students

Principles of engineering drawing for technical students Author: Leeds, Charles Carley, 1870- Year: 1919 viii, 130 p. 24 cm View on Archive.org

Notes on drawing as applied to the course in vehicle drafting and construction of the Carriage monthly

Notes on drawing as applied to the course in vehicle drafting and construction of the Carriage monthly Author: Krauss, Edward E. [from old catalog] Year: 1914 40 p. 20 cm View…

An intermediate geography : with lessons in map drawing

An intermediate geography : with lessons in map drawing Author: Steinwehr, A. von, (Adolph), 1822-1877 Year: 1881 View on Archive.org

The painter, gilder, and varnisher's companion. Comprising the manufacture and test of pigments, the arts of painting, graining, marbling, staining, sign-writing, varnishing, glass-staining, and gilding on glass; together with coach-painting and…

The painter, gilder, and varnisher's companion. Comprising the manufacture and test of pigments, the arts of painting, graining, marbling, staining, sign-writing, varnishing…

A 60 hour course in kinematic drawing

A 60 hour course in kinematic drawing Author: Williams, Harvey D[aniel] [from old catalog] Year: 1893 46 p. 24 cm View on Archive.org

An outline course in mechanical drawing for evening classes

An outline course in mechanical drawing for evening classes Author: Locke, Warren S., 1854-1912 Year: 1891 iv p., 1 l., 20 cm View on Archive.org

Intermediate course in mechanical drawing

Intermediate course in mechanical drawing Author: Thorne, William Henry, 1847- [from old catalog] Year: 1891 64 p. 14 x 18 cm View on Archive.org

A course in elementary mechanical drawing

A course in elementary mechanical drawing Author: Pike, William A. [from old catalog] Year: 1882 I Decker, W. F., joint author View on Archive.org

The art of drawing and engraving on wood

The art of drawing and engraving on wood Author: Marx, George Walter Year: 1881 26 View on Archive.org

The painters' encyclopædia. Containing definitions of all important words in the art of plain and artistic painting, with details of practice in coach, carriage, railway car, house, sign and ornamental painting, including graining, marbling ... and…

The painters' encyclopædia. Containing definitions of all important words in the art of plain and artistic painting, with details of practice in coach, carriage, railway car…

The art of house-painting: being a clear and comprehensive record of the observations and experiences, during many years, of a practical worker in the art, and designed to instruct and assist in the every-day work of painters and others

The art of house-painting: being a clear and comprehensive record of the observations and experiences, during many years, of a practical worker in the art, and designed to…

The art of miniature painting : comprising instructions necessary for the acquirement of that art

The art of miniature painting : comprising instructions necessary for the acquirement of that art Author: Day, Charles William Year: 1853 57 p. : 18 cm View on Archive.org

The art of landscape painting in oil colours

Library's copy bound with copy 2 of: The principles of colouring in painting / by Charles Martel. London : Winsor and Newton, 1855 (84-B4365 c.2)

Phrenology applied to painting and sculpture

Phrenology applied to painting and sculpture is a public domain book, originally published in 1788. The complete text is available to read online. Topics associated with this…

The art of fresco painting

The art of fresco painting is a public domain book, originally published in 1804. The complete text is available to read online. Topics associated with this work include Art…

Chromatography; or, A treatise on colours and pigments, and of their powers in painting

Chromatography; or, A treatise on colours and pigments, and of their powers in painting is a public domain book, originally published in 1777. The complete text is available to…

Secrets of scene painting and stage effects

Secrets of scene painting and stage effects Author: Browne, Van Dyke Year: 1900 75 p. 21 cm View on Archive.org

The Process of "Crystal Painting"

"The Process of "Crystal Painting"" is an article from The Art Amateur, Volume 7 . View more articles from The Art Amateur . View this article on JSTOR . View this article's…

Introduction to lineal drawing and mensuration

Introduction to lineal drawing and mensuration is a public domain book, originally published in 1847. The complete text is available to read online. Topics associated with this…

A Guide to Practice in Fashion Drawing

"A Guide to Practice in Fashion Drawing" is an article from The School Review, Volume 28 . View more articles from The School Review . View this article on JSTOR . View this…

The art of illumination and missal painting. A guide to modern illuminators. Illustrated by a series of specimens, from richly illuminated mss. of various periods, accompanied by a set of outlines, to be coloured by the student according to the…

The art of illumination and missal painting. A guide to modern illuminators. Illustrated by a series of specimens, from richly i is a public domain book, originally published in…

Outlines of Industrial Drawing.: An Elementary Manual for the Self-instruction of Teachers and ...

Outlines of Industrial Drawing.: An Elementary Manual for the Self-instruction of Teachers and ... is a public domain book, originally published in 1892. The complete text is…

Mechanical drawing : a manual for teachers and students

Mechanical drawing : a manual for teachers and students Author: Cross, Anson Kent, 1862-1944 Year: 1895 vi, 197 p. : 21 cm View on Archive.org

Mechanical drawing self-taught: comprising instructions in the selection and preparation of drawing instruments. Elementary instruction in practical mechanical drawing. Together with examples in simple geometry and elementary mechanism, including screw…

Mechanical drawing self-taught: comprising instructions in the selection and preparation of drawing instruments. Elementary instruction in practical mechanical drawing. Together…

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