Il Taccuino: The Design Notebook of Nicolo Sabbattini Da Pesaro
By C. Thomas Ault
Published in Vol. 38 No. 4 (Fall 2002): 23
ABSTRACT: The author provides 14 sketches and drawings from the "Taccuino" (i.e. notebook) by the early 17th century designer, Nicolo Sabbattini, who is mainly known for his "Pratica di Fabricar Scene e machine ne' Theatri," (1637-38, Parts I & II, Ravenna & Pesaro). The Taccuino drawings (sepia, pen and ink, and pencil) are far superior to the simple, intaglio reproductions found in the "Pratica" and range from unfinished layout sketches to finished, detailed designs for the stage, including one complete set rendering. The author's brief commentary serves mainly to identify the document and locate the drawings in relation to Sabbattini's "Pratica." The author also provides translations of recipies for mordant and varnishes Sabbattini included in the Taccuino and a catalogue of the work's entire contents.
(correction, 14 Aug 2007: fixed spelling of Sabbattini on this page and in the PDF article archive.)
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