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The Geometry of Art and Life

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This classic study probes the geometric interrelationships between art and life in discussions ranging from dissertations by Plato, Pythagoras, and Archimedes to examples of modern architecture and art. Other topics include the Golden Section, geometrical shapes on the plane, geometrical shapes in space, crystal lattices, and other fascinating subjects. 80 plates and 64 figures.
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ISBN:
9780486235424
Author:
Ghyka, Matila Costie
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Author:
Ghyka, Matila
Author:
Ghyka
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
General science
Subject:
Criticism
Subject:
Aesthetics
Subject:
Arts, fine
Subject:
Composition, proportion, etc.
Subject:
Proportion (art)
Subject:
Proportion
Subject:
Criticism -- Theory.
Subject:
Art-Theory and Criticism
Subject:
Pastel
Copyright:
1946
Edition Number:
2
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Publication Date:
19770631
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
8.5 x 5.38 in 0.53 lb
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