Beautiful Geometry (PDF)

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Synopsis

If you've ever thought that mathematics and art don't mix, this stunning visual history of geometry will change your mind. As much a work of art as a book about mathematics, Beautiful Geometry presents more than sixty exquisite color plates illustrating a wide range of geometric patterns and theorems, accompanied by brief accounts of the fascinating history and people behind each. With artwork by Swiss artist Eugen Jost and text by math historian Eli Maor, this unique celebration of geometry covers numerous subjects, from straightedge-and-compass constructions to intriguing configurations involving infinity. The result is a delightful and informative illustrated tour through the 2,500-year-old history of one of the most important branches of mathematics.

Book details

Author:
Eli Maor, Eugen Jost
ISBN:
9781400848331
Related ISBNs:
9780691175881, 9780691150994
Publisher:
Princeton University Press
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2017-09-23
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2017
Copyright by:
Princeton University Press 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
History, Mathematics and Statistics, Nonfiction, Philosophy