The Golden Ratio : The Divine Beauty of Mathematics
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
163106486X
ISBN-13
9781631064869
Publisher
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Imprint
Race Point Publishing
Country of Manufacture
CN
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Nov 1st, 2018
Print length
224 Pages
Weight
1,338 grams
Dimensions
24.10 x 29.80 x 2.20 cms
Product Classification:
GeometryPopular mathematics
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The Golden Ratio is a lush volume filled with the gorgeous illustrations of renowned artist Rafael Araujo—the consummate golden ratio keepsake.
Uncover the beauty of the divine proportion all around you with this meticulously researched and stunningly illustrated reference.
From the pyramids of Giza, to quasicrystals, to the proportions of the human face, the golden ratio has an infinite capacity to generate shapes with exquisite properties. In The Golden Ratio: The Divine Beauty of Mathematics, Author Gary Meisner examines the presence of this divine number in art and architecture throughout history, as well as its ubiquity among plants, animals, and even the cosmos. This gorgeous, display-worthy volume features:
The evidence closes the gaps of understanding related to many claims of the golden ratio’s appearances and applications, and presents new findings to take our knowledge further yet.
Whoever you are, and whatever you may know about this topic, you’ll find something new, interesting, and informative in this book, and may find yourself challenged to see, apply, and share this unique number of mathematics and science in new ways.
From the pyramids of Giza, to quasicrystals, to the proportions of the human face, the golden ratio has an infinite capacity to generate shapes with exquisite properties. In The Golden Ratio: The Divine Beauty of Mathematics, Author Gary Meisner examines the presence of this divine number in art and architecture throughout history, as well as its ubiquity among plants, animals, and even the cosmos. This gorgeous, display-worthy volume features:
- Lay-flat dimensions that closely approximate the golden ratio
- The results of the author’s twenty-year investigation and collaboration with thousands of people across the globe in dozens of professions and walks of life
- Clear, enlightening, and entertaining commentary
- Over 250 captivating color images, including illustrations by Venezuelan artist and architect Rafael Araujo, photographs of nature and architecture, and famous artwork
The evidence closes the gaps of understanding related to many claims of the golden ratio’s appearances and applications, and presents new findings to take our knowledge further yet.
Whoever you are, and whatever you may know about this topic, you’ll find something new, interesting, and informative in this book, and may find yourself challenged to see, apply, and share this unique number of mathematics and science in new ways.
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