An Introduction to the Graphic Language: The Vocabulary, Grammatical Construction, Idiomatic Use, and Historical Development with Special Reference to the Reading of Drawings (1922)

""An Introduction to the Graphic Language"" is a book written by Gardner Chace Anthony and published in 1922. It is a comprehensive guide to understanding the vocabulary, grammatical construction, idiomatic use, and historical development of the graphic language. The book is specifically designed to help readers learn how to read drawings and other visual representations of information. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the basics of graphic language, the different types of lines and their meanings, the use of symbols and abbreviations, and the conventions of scale and proportion. It also delves into the historical development of the graphic language, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the modern era. Throughout the book, Anthony provides numerous examples and illustrations to help readers understand the concepts and principles of the graphic language. He also includes exercises and practice problems to help readers develop their skills and test their understanding. Overall, ""An Introduction to the Graphic Language"" is an essential resource for anyone who needs to read and interpret drawings and other visual representations of information. It is a valuable tool for engineers, architects, designers, and anyone else who works with visual communication.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.