Articles liés à Geometry And the Liberal Arts
Synopsis
Physical description; 296 pages, 24 pages of plates : illustrations, facsimiles, portraits ; 20 cm. Subject; Geometry.
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Résultats de recherche pour Geometry And the Liberal Arts
Image d'archives
Geometry and the Liberal Arts
Edité par
Peregrine Book / Penguin, 1976
ISBN 10 : 0140551190
ISBN 13 : 9780140551198
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture souple
Vendeur : Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : Very Good. 1976. paperback. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. N° de réf. du vendeur KSG0034126
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Geometry and the Liberal Arts
Edité par
Peregrine Book / Penguin, 1976
ISBN 10 : 0140551190
ISBN 13 : 9780140551198
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture souple
Vendeur : Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irlande
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : Very Good. 1976. paperback. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good. . . . . N° de réf. du vendeur KSG0034126
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Geometry And the Liberal Arts
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Paperback. Etat : Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR003246862
Quantité disponible : 2 disponible(s)
Image fournie par le vendeur
Geometry And the Liberal Arts by Dan Pedoe
Edité par
Penguin, Middlesex, 1976
ISBN 10 : 0140551190
ISBN 13 : 9780140551198
Ancien ou d'occasion
Soft cover
Vendeur : Vintagestan Books, Waltham, LINCS, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Soft cover. Etat : Good. VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: Geometry and the Liberal Arts by Dan Pedoe Summary: Geometry and the Liberal Arts, is a beautifully illustrated, richly interdisciplinary exploration of how geometry has shaped the realms of art, architecture, and intellectual history. Pedoe constructs his narrative around a series of themed chapters?each devoted to a pivotal figure or concept?interweaving cultural, historical, and technical threads: ? Vitruvius - The Roman architect whose writings on proportion and human centered design illustrate the early union of geometry and architecture. ? Albrecht Dürer - Renaissance master whose work highlights the use of geometry in perspective, proportion, and artistic composition. ? Leonardo da Vinci - His notebooks reveal the deep integration of geometric thought in his art, design, and scientific inquiries. ? Form in Architecture - A broader discussion of architectural forms and how geometric principles underpin building design. ? The Optics of Euclid - An accessible dive into geometric optics and reflection, grounded in classical Euclidean geometry. ? Euclid's Elements of Geometry - Pedoe moves swiftly through the axioms and postulates to explain absolute geometry and even touches on non-Euclidean systems in just a few pages. ? Cartesian and Projective Geometry - Explores the shift from classical geometry to analytic and projective frameworks?fundamental for understanding perspective and spatial relationships. Curves - A lively chapter that examines conic sections, cardioids, limaçons, spirals, and more, through both algebraic definitions and construction techniques like envelopes and mathematical embroidery ? Space - Concludes with reflections on geometric space, dimensionality, and the broader implications for how we perceive and conceptualize our world. Interspersed with black-and-white plates, diagrams, and historical imagery, the book is both educational and visually engaging, offering exercises at the end of each chapter meant to delight and challenge readers with some mathematical background Author: Dan Pedoe Publisher: Penguin Books. Middlesex Year Published: 1976 Edition: Original Dimensions: 19.5cm x 12.5cm Binding type: Softcover ISBN: 0140551190 Notes: SKU: VSS / 216 / G / 6495 / 4861 Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Not applicable Book condition: Good. Toning, foxing, aging, handling marks, marks Binding: Intact Pages: 296 pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 004861
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image fournie par le vendeur
Geometry and the liberal arts (Peregrine books)
Edité par
Penguin, UK, 1976
ISBN 10 : 0140551190
ISBN 13 : 9780140551198
Ancien ou d'occasion
Soft cover
Edition originale
Vendeur : Hanselled Books, Burntisland, FIFE, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 4 sur 5 étoiles
Soft cover. Etat : Good. 1st Edition. N° de réf. du vendeur 082029
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image fournie par le vendeur
GEOMETRY AND THE LIBERAL ARTS
Edité par
Penguin Books, 1976
ISBN 10 : 0140551190
ISBN 13 : 9780140551198
Ancien ou d'occasion
Softcover
Vendeur : Stella & Rose's Books, PBFA, Tintern, MON, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Softcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. 1976. Very good condition. The effect geometry has on artistic achievement. Professor Pedoe takes a look at Euclid's Elements (an inspiration of modern geometry) and guides the reader through the discoveries stimulated by the theory of perspective and discusses form in architecture, projective geometry, and mathematical curves as well as the concept of space. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w plates and diagrams. 296 pages including index. Pages browned. Some foxing, especially to endpapers. Else contents clean. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched! N° de réf. du vendeur 1608090
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image fournie par le vendeur
Geometry and the Liberal Arts
Vendeur : Mr Pickwick's Fine Old Books, Katoomba, NSW, Australie
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Softcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : No Dust Jacket. Edition Unstated. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 286 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Endpapers browned, text block clean. Edges foxed and browned. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Mathematics; Art & Design. ISBN: 0140551190. ISBN/EAN: 9780140551198. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 31716: 302 For further info on this title, click on the "Contact Seller" button within this listing. We will try to reply within 24 hours. Otherwise you can order right now (inclusive of shipping options) from the "Add to Basket" button to the right. N° de réf. du vendeur 31716
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)