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The Geometry of an Art - The History of the Mathematical Theory of Perspective from Alberti to Monge (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2007) Loot Price: R8,917
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The Geometry of an Art - The History of the Mathematical Theory of Perspective from Alberti to Monge (Paperback, Softcover...

The Geometry of an Art - The History of the Mathematical Theory of Perspective from Alberti to Monge (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2007)

Kirsti Andersen

Series: Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences

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This review of literature on perspective constructions from the Renaissance through the 18th century covers 175 authors, emphasizing Peiro della Francesca, Guidobaldo del Monte, Simon Stevin, Brook Taylor, and Johann Heinrich. It treats such topics as the various methods of constructing perspective, the development of theories underlying the constructions, and the communication between mathematicians and artisans in these developments.

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Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin: United States
Series: Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Release date: October 2016
First published: 2007
Authors: Kirsti Andersen
Dimensions: 235 x 155 x 43mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 814
Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2007
ISBN-13: 978-1-4939-3846-9
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > History of mathematics
Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Geometry > General
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LSN: 1-4939-3846-0
Barcode: 9781493938469

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