First published in 1912, this volume contains a detailed account of the
history of architectural drawing and draughtsmen in Europe. It aims to
trace its development in the past and review the work of certain great
masters of the art. This vintage book will be of special utility to
those with an interest in the history and development of architecture,
and it is not to be missed by collectors of allied literature. Contents
include: "The Nature and Purpose of Architectural Drawing-Medieval
Diagrams", "Architectural Draughtsmen of the Sixteenth Century", "Some
Italian Draughtsmen of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries, and
Piranesi", "English Architectural Draughtsmen", etc. Many vintage books
such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in
mind that we are republishing this volume today in an affordable, modern
edition complete the original text and artwork.