The Geometry of Art and Life
Download or Read eBook The Geometry of Art and Life PDF written by Matila Costiescu Ghyka and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1977-01-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Matila Costiescu Ghyka |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 212 |
| Release | : 1977-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0486235424 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780486235424 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Geometry of Art and Life by : Matila Costiescu Ghyka
Book excerpt: 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.
