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Mathematical Excursions to the World's Great Buildings

By Alexander Hahn

Book information

Publisher
Princeton University Press
Year
2012
ISBN
9780691145204, 0691145202
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
13 MB (14013530 bytes)
Pages
345\345
Library
usenet tech
Time added
2013-03-30 20:00:00
Искусство и искусствоведение;Искусство архитектуры

Description

Rich in detail, this book takes readers on an expedition around the globe, providing a deeper understanding of the mathematical forces at play in the worlds most elegant buildings.From the pyramids and the Parthenon to the Sydney Opera House and the Bilbao Guggenheim, this book takes readers on an eye-opening tour of the mathematics behind some of the worlds most spectacular buildings. Beautifully illustrated, the book explores the milestones in elementary mathematics that enliven the understanding of these buildings and combines this with an in-depth look at their aesthetics, history, and structure. Whether using trigonometry and vectors to explain why Gothic arches are structurally superior to Roman arches, or showing how simple ruler and compass constructions can produce sophisticated architectural details, Alexander Hahn describes the points at which elementary mathematics and architecture intersect.

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