Nexus Network Journal 8,2: Architecture and Mathematics
Language: English
Published by Birkhäuser, 2006
- Softcover
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This book presents an exploration of the arch from the points of view of architecture, mathematics, engineering, construction history, and cultural symbolism. Leonardo da Vinci described the arch as "two weaknesses which, leaning on each other, become a strength," a metaphor for the way that science and art lean on each other to strengthen our lives. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Series: Nexus Network Journal. Num Pages: 117 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMC; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 7. Weight in Grams: 229. . 2006. 2006th Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
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- Title
- Nexus Network Journal 8,2: Architecture and Mathematics
- Author
- . Ed(s): Williams, Kim
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser
- Publication year
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 3764377615
- ISBN 13
- 9783764377618
This book presents an exploration of the arch from the points of view of architecture, mathematics, engineering, construction history, and cultural symbolism. The arch, one of the most beautiful ways that architects invented to go from "here” to "there,” spans greater distances and sustains larger loads than a simple post and beam structure, but because it is also more complex, an Eastern proverb called it "the structure that never sleeps.” Leonardo da Vinci described the arch as "two weaknesses which, leaning on each other, become a strength,” a metaphor for the way that science and art lean on each other to strengthen our lives.
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