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We live in a universe of apparent dualities: light and darkness, reasonand romance, order and chaos. Exploring the interplay of form and energy,David Wade takes the reader on a journey through the world of successiveages--from Plato's conception of the ideal form and the ancient Chinesephilosophy of change to the modern scientific view of structure and indeterminacyas embodied in the laws of physics.andnbsp;

The author shows us how perceptions about the nature of the universeare reflected in the art of of a given period. He details the form andfluidity of prehistoric art, the crystalline order of Islamic patterns,and the subtlety and vitality of Chinese landscapes and calligraphy.

"Engrossing . . . up-to-date connections between science, mathematics, art, philosophy, and religion, explained in a way that is fresh, detailed, comprehensible, and awe-inspiring."

"By reintroducing us to the Pythagorean world of number and pattern, David Wade anticipates the coming synthesis of traditional philosophy and modern science which will effectively amount to a new world order. . . we leave behind us the world of competitiveness and (reactionary behavior) and are led towards the higher reality where every element in Creation enjoys its rightful place and contributes to universal harmony."

"Engrossing for anyone wanting to make up-to-date connections between science, mathematics, art, philosophy, and religion. Everything is explained in a way that is fresh, detailed, comprehensible, and awe-inspiring . . . All in all, this book is the work of a renaissance man who has encompassed many spheres of knowledge. It is an inspirational feast for the eye and the mind and would make an instructive present for almost everyone from teenagers upward."

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The author of Pattern in Islamic Artand Geometric Patternsand Borders, David Wade has had a lifelong interest in design and scienceand has established a number of businesses related to architectural design.After traveling extensively in the Far East, he now lives in Wales.andnbsp;andnbsp;

Crystal and Dragon

The Cosmic Dance of Symmetry and Chaos in Nature, Art and

Consciousness

Preface

Introduction by John Mitchell

Part 1: The Individual and Society

1.andnbsp; Things and Processes

2.andnbsp; 'The Two Forces of Nature

3.andnbsp; Snakes and Ladders

Part 2: Science and Nature

4.andnbsp; The Crystalline Imperative

5.andnbsp; Symmetry and Beyond

6.andnbsp; Flux and Complication

Part 3: Art and Aesthetics

7.andnbsp; Formalism and Vitalism in Art

8.andnbsp; 'Crystalline' Form in the Art of Islam

9.andnbsp; Vitality and Fluidity in Taoist Art

Afterword Glossary: One. Two, Many...

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Indexandquot;Engrossing . . . up-to-date connections between science, mathematics, art, philosophy, and religion, explained in a way that is fresh, detailed, comprehensible, and awe-inspiring.andquot; < em > Social Inventions Journal < /em > "andquot;By reintroducing us to the Pythagorean world of number and pattern, David Wade anticipates the coming synthesis of traditional philosophy and modern science which will effectively amount to a new world order. . . we leave behind us the world of competitiveness and (reactionary behavior) and are led towards the higher reality where every element in Creation enjoys its rightful place and contributes to universal harmony.andquot;
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andquot;Engrossing for anyone wanting to make up-to-date connections between science, mathematics, art, philosophy, and religion. Everything is explained in a way that is fresh, detailed, comprehensible, and awe-inspiring . . . All in all, this book is the work of a renaissance man who has encompassed many spheres of knowledge. It is an inspirational feast for the eye and the mind and would make an instructive present for almost everyone from teenagers upward.andquot;
< em > Social Inventions Journal < /em > Exploring the interplay of light and darkness, order and chaos, David Wade shows how perceptions about the nature of the universe are reflected in the art of a given period. He details the form and fluidity of prehistoric art, the crystalline order of Islamic patterns, and the subtle vitality of Chinese landscapes and calligraphy.

Exploring the interplay of light and darkness, order and chaos, David Wade shows how perceptions about the nature of the universe are reflected in the art of a given period. He details the form and fluidity of prehistoric art, the crystalline order of Islamic patterns, and the subtle vitality of Chinese landscapes and calligraphy.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 283-284) and index.

 

The author of Pattern in Islamic Artand Geometric Patterns and Borders, David Wade has had a lifelong interest in design and science and has established a number of businesses related to architectural design. After traveling extensively in the Far East, he now lives in Wales.