The geometry of art and life

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The geometry of art and life / Matila Ghyka.

Ghyka, Matila C. (Matila Costiescu), 1881-1965 (Author).

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Discusses the relationships between geometry, aesthetics, nature, and the human body, exploring topics such as proportion in space and time, the Golden Section, geometrical shapes on the plane and in space, and symphonic composition.

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ISBN: 0486235424
ISBN: 9780486235424
Physical Description: xvii, 174 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Publisher: New York : Dover Publications, 1977.

Content descriptions

General Note:: Reprint of the 1946 ed. published by Sheed and Ward, New York; slightly corrected.
Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:: Proportion in space and time -- Golden section -- Geometrical shapes on the plane -- Geometrical shapes in space -- Regular partitions on the plane and in space -- Geometry of life -- Transmission of geometrical symbols and plans -- Greek and gothic canons of proportion -- Symphonic composition.

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Location	Call Number / Copy Notes	Barcode	Shelving Location	Status	Due Date
Lummi Library	N 7430 .G49 1977	243507	Stacks	Available	-

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