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Reference code
ABC/27
Title
Corso elementare di ornamenti architettonici [Elementary Course in Architectural Ornaments]
Date(s)
- 1805 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
1 volume
Context area
Name of creator
(24 Jul 1743 – 15 Nov 1839)
Biographical history
Swiss-born architect, painter, and sculptor who was active in Italy during the Neoclassical period.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giocondo_Albertolli
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giocondo_Albertolli
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Scope and content
A manual that gives elementary training in decorative architectural drawing. It begins with a short introduction by the author, followed by a series of original engravings illustrating the steps of drawing. Most of them are representations of leaves and botanical designs.
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Language of material
- Italian
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Corners and spine scuffed