Geometry and the Visual Arts

by Dan Pedoe

Book Overview

The origins of geometry are rooted in the ancient civilization of Egypt and Babylon. The Greeks developed its primitive beginnings into a science changing forever man's concept of space and proportions. In this lucid work, noted professor of mathematics Dan Pedoe (University of Minnesota) takes a provocative look at the crucial importance of geometry in the development of Western aesthetics. The author traces the effects of geometry on artistic achievement...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 048624458X
• ISBN13: 9780486244587
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Masterpiece!

Most books about arts and mathematics are written by non-mathematicians and often contain dubious or unclear statements. The late professor Pedoe was not just an outstanding mathematician, but also a great expositor. This book shows the breadth of his scholarship. It is not as flashy as some of the modern books. If you are looking for pretty pictures, then this is not the book for you. However, if you are looking for mathematically and historically correct info, and you have the persistence to actually read it, you will be rewarded. Highly recommended for teachers of mathematics!