{"product_id":"an-elementary-treatise-on-descriptive-gaspard-monge-9781436900188","title":"An Elementary Treatise On Descriptive Geometry: With A Theory Of Shadows And Of Perspective (1851)","description":"An Elementary Treatise On Descriptive Geometry: With A Theory Of Shadows And Of Perspective (1851) is a book written by Gaspard Monge, a French mathematician, and military engineer. The book is an introduction to the study of descriptive geometry, which is a branch of geometry that deals with the representation of three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional plane. Monge's book provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and techniques of descriptive geometry, including the use of projections, sections, and intersections to represent objects in different views. In addition, the book also includes a theory of shadows and perspective, which is the study of how light and distance affect the appearance of objects in space. This theory is important for artists, architects, and engineers who need to create accurate representations of objects in their work. Overall, An Elementary Treatise On Descriptive Geometry: With A Theory Of Shadows And Of Perspective is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of geometry, mathematics, or the visual arts.To Which Is Added, A Description Of The Principles And Practice Of Isometrical Projection. The Whole Being Intended As An Introduction To The Application Of Descriptive Geometry To Various Branches Of The Arts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gaspard Monge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1436900182\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781436900188\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/18\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 148\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.86lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d","brand":"Gaspard Monge","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48113535975679,"sku":"9781436900188","price":38.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b74e5956-41df-4bf4-98b4-1152f93ad1f0.jpg?v=1769615664","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/an-elementary-treatise-on-descriptive-gaspard-monge-9781436900188","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}