Chironomia, or, A treatise on rhetorical delivery : comprehending many precepts, both ancient and modern, for the proper regulation of the voice, the countenance, and gesture. Together with an investigation of the elements of gesture, and a new method for the notation thereof; illustrated by many figures. / by the Reverend Gilbert Austin.

Gilbert Austin

RA Collection: Book

Record number

12/2188

Author

Imprint

London: Printed for T. Cadell and W. Davies, in the Strand; by W. Bulmer, and Co. Cleveland-Row, St. James's, 1806

Physical Description

[4], xiii, [3], 583, [17] pages, 12 leaves of plates (1 fold.): illus.; 273 mm.

General Note

The work is dedicated by the author to the Right Honourable Francis William, Earl of Charlemont ('one of the earliest of his pupils in his affection and respect'). The twelve plates follow the text and illustrate the various physical gestures and attitudes described in the text.

Binding Note

Quarter bound in brown leather with spine title in gilt on a red label, 'Austin's / Chironomia'.

Subject

Oratory - Gesture - Voice - Elocution

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