The Geometry of Art and Life
| Author | : Matila Costiescu Ghyka |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 212 |
| Release | : 1977-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0486235424 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780486235424 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (424 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Geometry of Art and Life by : Matila Costiescu Ghyka
Download or read book The Geometry of Art and Life 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. 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.