The Geometry of Art and Life, 1946 (Legacy Reprint Series)

Ghyka, Matila

ISBN 10: 1417978325 / ISBN 13: 9781417978328

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2004

Seller Inventory # ABLING22Oct2018170137640

Synopsis:

""The Geometry of Art and Life"" is a book written by Matila Ghyka in 1946. It explores the relationship between geometry, art, and life, and how geometry can be found in various aspects of our lives, from the natural world to art and architecture. The book delves into the principles of geometry and its role in creating beauty and harmony in art and design. It also discusses the significance of geometric shapes and patterns in various cultures and traditions, including ancient Greek and Islamic art. The author uses a combination of mathematical formulas, illustrations, and historical examples to explain the concepts and ideas presented in the book. Overall, ""The Geometry of Art and Life"" is a fascinating exploration of the intersection between mathematics, art, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

About the Author: Prince Matila Costiesco Ghyka (1881-1965) was a Romanian mathematician, historian, philosopher, and diplomat, who served as the Plenipotentiary Minister in the United Kingdom during the late 1930s. He was also a visiting professor of aesthetics at the University of Southern California and at the Mary Washington College in Virginia. His previous books in English include "The Geometry of Art and Life" and an autobiography, "The World Mine Oyster". Though his prolific literary output includes fiction, poetry, and philosophy, the overarching concern of his work was a synthesis of higher mathematics and the arts.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Geometry of Art and Life, 1946 (Legacy ...
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New