Scandalous

2012/02/21
1 note

1730

Architectonic sector in brass, possibly based on a design described by Revisi Bruti of Vicenza in his treatise of 1627; arranged as a hinged sector with sliding architectonic plates or arcs, the latter finely engraved with scales for calculating all the elements which make up the five Classical orders of architecture. Maker Culpeper? Length 11½in (290 mm); diam 6½in (165 mm). c.1730. Museum of the History of Science. Oxford.

Drawing Instruments 1580-1980, Hambly M, 1988

Tags: Architecture Tools Drawing Instruments Image

1730
Architectonic sector in brass, possibly based on a design described by Revisi Bruti of Vicenza in his treatise of 1627; arranged as a hinged sector with sliding architectonic plates or arcs, the latter finely engraved with scales for calculating all the elements which make up the five Classical orders of architecture. Maker Culpeper? Length 11½in (290 mm); diam 6½in (165 mm). c.1730. Museum of the History of Science. Oxford.
Drawing Instruments 1580-1980, Hambly M, 1988

1 note

yuruyurau reblogged this from goodnighturpis
goodnighturpis posted this