9780198523949 - the Invention of Infinity: Mathematics and Art in the Renaissance by Field, J. V. (12 results)
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. Small tear on dj.
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Hardbound. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Royal octavo in dust jacket, xii, 249 pp., b/w photos and diagrams, bibliography, index.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Ohne Umschlag; Abnutzung / Risse - leicht; Gebrochener Buchrucken / Seiten oder Softcover umgeknickt. One of the chief accomplishments of the Renaissance was the development of perspective in painting, which introduced spatial perception and led to the beauty of works by Giotto, Botticelli, and da Vin…ci. Dr. J. V. Field, a historian of math and the arts, narrates how the "practical" mathematics used by Renaissance artists influenced the evolution of "proper" mathematics--a story of life imitating art. This account details the emergence of modern mathematics from 1300 to 1650, a period when craftsmen learned "practical mathematics" and the discipline gained intellectual significance. Field examines the impact of artistic mathematics on the development of new geometry in the 17th century, particularly Desargues' projective geometry, which significantly advanced modern mathematics. He also discusses the 14th and 15th-century "abacus" schools favored by merchants and craftsmen, highlighting the contrast between practical tools and the abstract arithmetic and geometry taught in universities. Furthermore, the application of these mathematical concepts in music theory and elementary astronomy is explored. Richly illustrated with color and black-and-white plates, and featuring extracts from original mathematical texts, this engaging narrative will captivate those interested in the intertwined histories of mathematics, art, and the social dynamics of the Renaissance.
Language: English
Published by Oxford University Press, New York, New York, U. S. A., 1997
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition/First Printing. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. The Book Is Bound In Red Cloth Over Boards With White Lettering On The Spine. Minor Wear With Bumping To The Lower Corners.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Text clean and tight; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 264 pages.
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Condition: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.
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Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 250 pages. 10.50x7.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.
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Seller: Brook Bookstore On Demand, Napoli, NA, ItalyBrook Bookstore On Demand
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Einband - fest (Hardcover). Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. This book tells (for the first time) the story of how the `practical mathematics of Renaissance artists influenced the development of `proper mathematics. The text is clear, lively, and sch…olarly, and is accompanied by beautiful colour and black and white.
