ISBN10: 0486222543, ISBN13: 9780486222547, [publisher: Dover Publications Inc., New York] Softcover Paperback. Using simple mathematical formulas, most as basic as Pythagoras's theorem and requiring only a very limited knowledge of mathematics, Professor Huntley explores the fascinating relationship between geometry and aesthetics. Poetry, patterns like Pascal's triangle, philosophy, psychology, music, and dozens of simple mathematical figures are enlisted to show that the ""divine proportion"" or ""golden ratio"" is a feature of geometry and analysis which awakes answering echoes in the human psyche. When we judge a work of art aesthetically satisfying, according to his formulation, we are making it conform to a pattern whose outline is laid down in simple geometrical figures; and it is the analysis of these figures which forms the core of Professor Huntley's book.For the philosopher, scientist, poet, art historian, music listener, artist, as well as the general reader who wants to understand more about the fascinating properties of numbers, this is a beautifully written, exciting account of the search for a naturally manifested aesthetic that has occupied man since he first asked the question ""why?""""This is a delightful book to read. . . . It wanders here and there through some of the most attractive byways of simple mathematics, returning always to the oddities and pleasures ...
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ISBN10: 0486222543, ISBN13: 9780486222547, [publisher: Dover Publications Inc., New York] Softcover Paperback. Using simple mathematical formulas, most as basic as Pythagoras's theorem and requiring only a very limited knowledge of mathematics, Professor Huntley explores the fascinating relationship between geometry and aesthetics. Poetry, patterns like Pascal's triangle, philosophy, psychology, music, and dozens of simple mathematical figures are enlisted to show that the ""divine proportion"" or ""golden ratio"" is a feature of geometry and analysis which awakes answering echoes in the human psyche. When we judge a work of art aesthetically satisfying, according to his formulation, we are making it conform to a pattern whose outline is laid down in simple geometrical figures; and it is the analysis of these figures which forms the core of Professor Huntley's book.For the philosopher, scientist, poet, art historian, music listener, artist, as well as the general reader who wants to understand more about the fascinating properties of numbers, this is a beautifully written, exciting account of the search for a naturally manifested aesthetic that has occupied man since he first asked the question ""why?""""This is a delightful book to read. . . . It wanders here and there through some of the most attractive byways of simple mathematics, returning always to the oddities and pleasures ...
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Dover Publications 1970 Trade paperback New Series: Dover Books on Mathematics. Num Pages: 185 pages, 58 figures. BIC Classification: PB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 137 x 10. Weight in Grams: 224. 1970. 1st Edition. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.

Dover Publications, Incorporated , pp. 186 . Other. New. Dover Publications, Incorporated ISBN 0486222543 9780486222547 [US]

ISBN10: 0486222543, ISBN13: 9780486222547, [publisher: Dover Publications Inc.] Softcover KlappentextrnrnDiscussion ranges from theories of biological growth to intervals and tones in music, Pythagorean numerology, conic sections, Pascal s triangle, the Fibonnacci series, and much more. Excellent bridge between science and art. Featu.
[Greven, Germany] [Publication Year: 1970]
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ISBN10: 0486222543, ISBN13: 9780486222547, [publisher: Dover Publications Inc.] Softcover KlappentextrnrnDiscussion ranges from theories of biological growth to intervals and tones in music, Pythagorean numerology, conic sections, Pascal s triangle, the Fibonnacci series, and much more. Excellent bridge between science and art. Featu.
[Greven, Germany] [Publication Year: 1970]
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ISBN10: 0486222543, ISBN13: 9780486222547, [publisher: Dover Publications] Softcover
[London, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1970]

Dover Publications 1970 Trade Paperback Used-Good Using simple mathematical formulas, most as basic as Pythagoras's theorem and requiring only a very limited knowledge of mathematics, Professor Huntley explores the fascinating relationship between geometry and aesthetics. Poetry, patterns like Pascal's triangle, philosophy, psychology, music, and dozens of simple mathematical figures are enlisted to show that the 'divine proportion' or 'golden ratio' is a feature of geometry and analysis which awakes answering echoes in the human psyche. When we judge a work of art aesthetically satisfying, according to his formulation, we are making it conform to a pattern whose outline is laid down in simple geometrical figures; and it is the analysis of these figures which forms the core of Professor Huntley's book. For the philosopher, scientist, poet, art historian, music listener, artist, as well as the general reader who wants to understand more about the fascinating properties of numbers, this is a beautifully written, exciting account of the search for a naturally manifested aesthetic that has occupied man since he first asked the question 'why? ''This is a delightful book to read....It wanders here and there through some of the most attractive byways of simple mathematics, returning always to the oddities and pleasures of the golden section. This is a browser's book--a happy, untidy traveling or bedside book for those who know how to enjoy the charm of numbers and shapes. '--Dr. ...

ISBN10: 0486222543, ISBN13: 9780486222547, [publisher: Dover Publications, Inc., NY] Softcover 186 pp + 17 p ads, the book and contents are clean and tight. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
[Richmond, IN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1970]

Dover Publications 6/1/1970 Paperback Good Size: 5x0x8; Paperback book in good condition.

ISBN10: 0486222543, ISBN13: 9780486222547, [publisher: Dover Publications] Softcover 1970. Paperback. Some shelf-wear. Very Good.
[Chicago, IL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1970]

Dover Publications. Used - Very Good. 1970. Paperback. Some shelf-wear. Very Good. (Subject: Mathematics). Dover Publications ISBN 0486222543 9780486222547 [US]

New York, NY Dover Publications 1970 Trade paperback Very good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. Dover Books on Mathematics. Audience: General/trade p 186.

Dover Publications 1970 Softcover Good Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.