Sull'Architettura Greco-Romana Applicata Alla Costruzione Del Teatro Moderno Italiano E Sulle Macchine Teatrali Saggio Di Tommaso Carlo Beccega Vicentino [epigraph]
Venezia: Dalla Tipografia Di Alvisopoli, M.DCCC.XVII.
Physical Description
39, [1] p., 5 dble. pl.; 550 mm. (Folio).
Contents
[T.p.] - Prefazione - [Text] - Indice Delle Figure Incise Nelle Cinque Seguenti Tavole - [Plates].
Responsibility Note
All plates are signed as drawn and engraved by Ant. Bernatti.
References
A study of theatre design was I. Mackintosh, Architecture, actor and audience (1993).
Summary Note
The text is in five sections: 1. on Solidità; 2. on Comodità (in general; in relation to entrances; for sight, seating, hearing; scenery; places adjoining the theatre); 3. on Beauty; [4.] Conclusion; [5.] on stage machinery.
The five double plates show: 1. Plan; 2. Upper plan; 3. Front and rear elevations; 4. Sections; 5. Sections and details.
Reproductions
A microfiche was published in 1988 (Urbana, Ill., USA: Leopoldo Cicognara Program at the University of Illinois Library).
Provenance
Presented by the author; acknowledged RA Council Minutes, V, 432-33 (18 February 1818).
Binding Note
19th-century marbled-papered boards; rebacked and recornered in 20th century; red morocco spine-label lettered 'Sull'Architettura Greco-Romana · Beccega'.
Subject
Architecture - Architecture details - Theatres - Public buildings - Stage machinery - Italy - History - 19th century
Plans - Elevations - Sections - Italy - 19th century
Pictorial works - Italy - 19th century