9780428123734 - Elementi Di Geometria Projettiva, Vol. 1: Con Atlante Separato Contenente La Materia Assegnata Dal Programma Dell' Ottobre 1871 Al 1 Corso del 2 Biennio (Classic Re... (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book introduces readers to projective geometry, a branch of mathematics that flourished during the 19th century as a foundational pillar for much of our understanding of the world around us. With origins in the work of ancient Greek geometers like Euclid and Apollonius, projective geometry underpins significant developments in the fields of architecture, engineering, and the visual arts. From its beginnings in the study of conic sections, the author guides the reader through key concepts like harmonic division, duality, and the use of projective transformations. Through exploring these ideas, the author encourages the reader to contemplate the nature of the geometric forms that surround us. The rich history of projective geometry underscores the work of luminaries like Desargues, Poncelet, and Steiner, whose contributions greatly enhanced our understanding of this fascinating and wide-ranging subject. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.