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Shaping Space

Shaping Space

Exploring Polyhedra in Nature, Art, and the Geometrical Imagination
ArchitectureArt
Pages
352
Published
1988
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores the intricate relationship between mathematics, art, and design, focusing on the geometry of space. It delves into concepts such as polyhedra, polytopes, and visual perception, examining how these elements shape our understanding and creation of forms. The text brings together diverse perspectives on crystallography, design, and the aesthetic principles underlying spatial arrangements.

Prose complexity
10/10

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InformativeIntellectualComplex

Genres

Architecture Art Mathematics

Authors

M
Marjorie Senechal

Marjorie Senechal is a mathematician and historian who writes about the overlap between science and art. She is the author of The Shape of Content, a book that looks at how mathematical structures appear in creative work. Her writing makes technical subjects easy to understand for any reader.