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Geometry and the Visual Arts

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This survey traces the effects of geometry on artistic achievement and clearly discusses its importance to artists, scientists, architects, philosophers, and others. In addition to profiles of Vitruvius, Albrecht Durer, and Leonardo da Vinci, it includes a survey of projective geometry, mathematical curves, theories of perspective, architectural form, and concepts of space.

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Provocative look at the crucial importance of geometry in the development of Western aesthetics. 136 figures, 24 plates.

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This survey traces the effects of geometry on artistic achievement and clearly discusses its importance to artists and scientists. It also surveys projective geometry, mathematical curves, theories of perspective, architectural form, and concepts of space.
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ISBN:
9780486244587
Author:
Pedoe, Dan
Author:
Pedoe, Daniel
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
General science
Subject:
Mathematics
Subject:
Geometry - General
Subject:
Geometry
Subject:
General Science
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Projective geometry
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mathematical curves
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perspective theory
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Subject:
rojective geometry
Subject:
Mathematics-Geometry and Trigonometry
Copyright:
c197
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Trade Paper
Publication Date:
20110317
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
320
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8.5 x 5.38 in 0.79 lb
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Provocative look at the crucial importance of geometry in the development of Western aesthetics. 136 figures, 24 plates.
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