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ichnography
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ichnography [ik′näg·rə·fē]
(graphic arts)
The art of making decorative drawings by use of compass and rule, in a sense revived in Op art (optical art) techniques.
The art of tracing plans and illustrations.
A horizontal section, for example, of a structure, that shows the true dimensions according to a geometric scale.

ichnography
The tracing of ground plans; the representation of a ground plot.


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In a discussion of Leibniz, for example, Jones entertains Leibniz's interest in ichnographies (building plans) and scenographies (perspectival drawings).
 
 
 
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