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Abstract

First edition of a thorough text book on perspective, teaching in a clear and succinct way the basic theories as well as all possible practical use of the art of perspective in architecture, art, the theatre, etc. by Hendrik van Houten (fl. 1705). The manual is richly illustrated, giving numerous examples of perspective drawings and was intended for architects, draughtsmen and artists. No particulars on the author or his work are to be found in biographical dictionaries and art or science reference books.