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Elements of perspective : Containing the nature of light and colours, and the theory and practice of perspective, in regard to lines, surfaces, and solids, with application to architecture. To which is added, rules for painting in transparent water colours. By John Wood, master of the Drawing Academy established at Edinburgh by the Honourable the Board of Trustees for manufactories, &c.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Wood, John, Master of the Drawing Academy, Edinburgh
Corporate Author:	Gale (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Edinburgh : Printed for and sold by A. Guthrie, No. 25. South Bridge; Fraser and Clark, Prince's Street; and the author, 1797.
Subjects:	Perspective. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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