Optical theories of drawing. 19th-century diagrams showing techniques for drawing based on optics and theories about light. These techniques are in ar

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Optical theories of drawing. 19th-century diagrams showing techniques for drawing based on optics and theories about light. These techniques are in architectural or technical drawing. These diagrams are from 'Traite de la science du dessin' (Treatise on the science of drawing, 1821) by French engineer Louis-Leger Vallee (1784-1864).

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