The Geometry of Art and Life
Author | : Matila Costiescu Ghyka |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 1977-01-01 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : 9780486235424 |
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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.