C. Farcy - Cours élémentaire de perspective à l'usage des dames - 1823
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C. Farcy, Cours élémentaire de perspective à l'usage des dames, an illustrated edition published in 1823 by Auguste Bobée, 128 pages, in French, bound in period full calfskin with a red morocco spine and gilt title, includes 10 folding plates, good binding and interior condition.
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Fascinating illustrated edition of this introductory manual aimed at making the fundamental principles of geometric perspective accessible to women.
It progressively explains the rules of representing three-dimensional objects on a flat surface. It simplifies concepts such as vanishing point, horizon line, and volume construction to make them accessible to a beginner audience.
The text prioritizes clarity and pedagogy, avoiding overly technical demonstrations. It illustrates its explanations with concrete examples and engraved figures that facilitate visual understanding.
The work is part of the 19th-century movement aimed at broadening women's access to scientific and artistic knowledge. It reflects a desire for popularization and aesthetic education. It also highlights the importance given to perspective in the arts of drawing and painting.
Beautiful folding boards.
C. Farcy - Elementary Course of Perspective for Ladies - 1823 - Auguste Bobée
128 pages
Good condition of the binding, book in its full root-beer calfskin from the period, showing signs of use, worn headbands and corners, yellowed edges, smoothly decorated spine, gold lettering on a red morocco piece.
In good internal condition, with typical foxing from the 19th century, the work is enriched with 10 engraved folding plates.
Delivery service guaranteed within a few days.
Fascinating illustrated edition of this introductory manual aimed at making the fundamental principles of geometric perspective accessible to women.
It progressively explains the rules of representing three-dimensional objects on a flat surface. It simplifies concepts such as vanishing point, horizon line, and volume construction to make them accessible to a beginner audience.
The text prioritizes clarity and pedagogy, avoiding overly technical demonstrations. It illustrates its explanations with concrete examples and engraved figures that facilitate visual understanding.
The work is part of the 19th-century movement aimed at broadening women's access to scientific and artistic knowledge. It reflects a desire for popularization and aesthetic education. It also highlights the importance given to perspective in the arts of drawing and painting.
Beautiful folding boards.
C. Farcy - Elementary Course of Perspective for Ladies - 1823 - Auguste Bobée
128 pages
Good condition of the binding, book in its full root-beer calfskin from the period, showing signs of use, worn headbands and corners, yellowed edges, smoothly decorated spine, gold lettering on a red morocco piece.
In good internal condition, with typical foxing from the 19th century, the work is enriched with 10 engraved folding plates.
Delivery service guaranteed within a few days.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Education, Illustrated, Mathematics, Science
Book Title
Cours élémentaire de perspective à l'usage des dames
Author/ Illustrator
C. Farcy
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1823
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Auguste Bobée
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
128
