Kirsti Andersen
Springer New York
2007e druk, 2006
9780387259611
The Geometry of an Art
The History of the Mathematical Theory of Perspective from Alberti to Monge
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Gebonden, 814 blz.
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Engels
Springer New York |
2007e druk, 2006
ISBN13: 9780387259611
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Onderdeel van serie
Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Levertijd ongeveer 9 werkdagen
Gratis verzonden
Samenvatting
This review of literature on perspective constructions from the Renaissance through the 18th century covers 175 authors, emphasizing Peiro della Francesca, Guidobaldo del Monte, Simon Stevin, Brook Taylor, and Johann Heinrich. It treats such topics as the various methods of constructing perspective, the development of theories underlying the constructions, and the communication between mathematicians and artisans in these developments.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9780387259611
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:gebonden
Aantal pagina's:814
Uitgever:Springer New York
Druk:2007
Inhoudsopgave
The Birth of Perspective.- Alberti and Piero della Francesca.- Leonardo da Vinci.- Italy in the Cinquecento.- North of the Alps Before 1600.- The Birth of the Mathematical Theory of Perspective Guidobaldo and Stevin.- The Dutch Development after Stevin.- Italy after Guidobaldo.- France and the Southern Netherlands after 1600.- Britain.- The German-Speaking Areas after 1600.- Lambert.- Monge Closing a Circle.- Summing Up.