A guide to the principles of perspective and drawing, written as a series of dialogues between children. The book was originally published in 1813, and this edition is a reproduction of the 1835 printing. In addition to the dialogues, the book includes a compendium of practical instruction on drawing and painting, with sections on perspective, composition, color theory, and more. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.