A Source Book of Problems for Geometry: Based Upon Industrial Design and Architectural Ornament (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Mabel Sykes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265870399 ISBN 13: 9780265870396

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock real-world geometry through architecture and design.

This problem book uses industrial design and architectural ornament to teach essential geometric thinking, with hands-on exercises that connect math to visible structures.

Structured around practical topics like roof trusses, arches, and Gothic tracery, it guides readers through clear problems and step-by-step reasoning. The content blends historical context with applied math, helping learners see how geometry underpins real-world buildings and crafts.

• Learn deductive reasoning by solving geometry problems rooted in engineering and design.
• Explore topics such as trusses, arches, and tracery windows through concrete exercises.
• Develop problem-solving skills with worked examples and practice questions.
• Appreciate geometry’s role in architecture and ornament, illustrated by design-focused problems.

Ideal for readers who want a practical, design-minded approach to geometry and its applications.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265870399
• ISBN 13: 9780265870396
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 386