Instituzione pratica dell' architettura civile per la decorazione de' pubblici, e privati edifici : preceduta da un articolo di geometria in pratica ad uso delli disegnatori ed artifici
A practical architecture manual by Paolo Federico Bianchi, printed in Milan in 1766 for draughtsmen and building tradesmen, opening with a section on applied geometry before moving to the decoration of public and private buildings. The 175 engraved plates are measured line drawings: arcaded facade elevations with dimension marks, Ionic and Doric capitals, cornice and impost profiles, scroll brackets, and compass constructions for volutes and arches, useful as clean architectural linework, ornament profiles and diagram scaffolding.
