The golden mean : mathematics and the fine arts / Charles F. Linn.

Author
Linn, Charles F. [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Εdition
First edition.
Published/​Created
  • Garden City, New York : Doubleday & Company, Inc., [1974]
  • ©1974
Description
xvii, 131 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

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    25 cm
    Summary note
    Examines the mathematical concepts of symmetry, proportion, perspective, patterns, regularity and simple ratios and their application to music, painting, sculpture and architecture.
    Bibliographic references
    Bibliography: p. [121]-123.
    Contents
    • The mathematical heart of the matter
    • Music by the easy numbers
    • Proportions, divine and otherwise
    • Not by math alone
    • Systematic and proper deception
    • Symmetry, patterns, and ornament
    • The measure of beauty
    • Curves and pitch
    • Math in mod
    • Math forms in art.
    ISBN
    • 0385041101
    • 9780385041102
    • 0385092571 ((lib. bdg.))
    • 9780385092579 ((lib. bdg.))
    LCCN
    73015480
    OCLC
    979996
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