A Practical Treatise of Perspective, on the Principles of Dr. Brook TaylorLeigh & S. Sotheby, 1806 - 313 páginas |
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... obferve , that the author does not mean to offer any new method of procefs , founded on any fuperior theory of the fcience ; he only wishes to teach the readiest mode of practice , directed by the principles of Dr. Brook Taylor , whofe ...
... obferve , that the author does not mean to offer any new method of procefs , founded on any fuperior theory of the fcience ; he only wishes to teach the readiest mode of practice , directed by the principles of Dr. Brook Taylor , whofe ...
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... obferve , that the ftudent muft not conceive a dif- ference from the fize of circles , for whether they are great or finall , the proportionate fection continues the fame . When lines are to be drawn inclined to each other in a given ...
... obferve , that the ftudent muft not conceive a dif- ference from the fize of circles , for whether they are great or finall , the proportionate fection continues the fame . When lines are to be drawn inclined to each other in a given ...
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... obferve , that the line which in this work is called the parallel of the picture , is the fame with what is called by Hamilton and Malton the parallel of the eye , the author thought it convenient to change this term , because there are ...
... obferve , that the line which in this work is called the parallel of the picture , is the fame with what is called by Hamilton and Malton the parallel of the eye , the author thought it convenient to change this term , because there are ...
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... obferve , that in the following work there are no inftructions given concerning the inclined picture , because he does not think that fuch can ever be of real use to the artist ; and therefore recommends the works of the elder Malton ...
... obferve , that in the following work there are no inftructions given concerning the inclined picture , because he does not think that fuch can ever be of real use to the artist ; and therefore recommends the works of the elder Malton ...
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... obferve , that no object can be feen to ad- vantage , unless the eye of the fpectator be withdrawn to fuch diftance as fhall admit the angle of vifual rays to comprehend the whole of the object ; therefore , let it be fuppofed , the ...
... obferve , that no object can be feen to ad- vantage , unless the eye of the fpectator be withdrawn to fuch diftance as fhall admit the angle of vifual rays to comprehend the whole of the object ; therefore , let it be fuppofed , the ...
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Página 3 - A circle is a plane figure contained by one line, which is called the circumference, and is such, that all straight lines drawn from a certain point within the figure to the circumference are equal to one another : 16.
Página 3 - A diameter of a circle is a straight line drawn through the centre, and terminated both ways by the circumference. XVIII. A semicircle is the figure contained by a diameter and the part of the circumference cut off by the diameter. XIX. "A segment of a circle is the figure contained by a straight line, and the circumference it cuts off.
Página 3 - ... OF THE CIRCLE. A circle contains a greater area than any other plane figure bounded by the same length of circumference or outline. A circle is a plane figure contained by one line and is such that all straight lines drawn from a point within the figure to the circumference are equal, and this point is called the center of the circle. A diameter of a circle is a straight line drawn through the center and terminated both ways by the circumference, as AC in Fig.
Página 15 - ... in which they affect the eye of the observer, under varying conditions : in the latter, it enables us to make representations of visible objects that shall affect the eye in the same manner as the objects themselves would, if viewed from a certain fixed point. " Perspective is the art of drawing on a plane the appearances of any figures by the rules of geometry. "In order to understand the principles of this art, we must consider that a picture painted in its utmost degree of perfection, ought...
Página 1 - A straight line, or right line, is that which lies evenly between its extreme points ; or, as defined by Archimedes, it is the shortest distance between two AB points, as A B.
Página ix - ... to thofe who are not acquainted with Geometry ; but to fuch as have received a .mathematical education, and comprehend the eleventh book of Euclid, Dr. Brook Taylor's treatifes are fufficient for the theory, and fuch perfons will require but little afliftance in the practice.
Página ix - Perfpective, but alfo prevent much error in the future works of thofe artifts who have not opportunity to enter deeply into the fcience. The author cannot conclude this preface without obferving, that in the courfe of the work he certainly would have endeavoured to give more copious...
Página 182 - ... a right angle. XXVIII. An obtufe angled triangle, is that which has an obtufe angle. XXIX. An acute angled triangle, is that which has three acute angles. XXX. Of four fided figures, a fquare is that which has all its fides equal, and all its angles right angles.
Página 17 - ... nature belonging to them. But in this book I make no difference between the plane of the horizon, and any other plane...
Página viii - This citcumftance has never before been attended to by writers on thefubject; and therefore it may be hoped, that this will operate as an improvement, and greatly facilitate the...