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The Geometry of an Art

The Geometry of an Art

The History of the Mathematical Theory of Perspective from Alberti to Monge

by Kirsti Andersen
Hardback
Publication Date: 07/12/2006
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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.
ISBN:
9780387259611
9780387259611
Category:
Theory of art
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
07-12-2006
Language:
English
Publisher:
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Country of origin:
United States
Pages:
814
Dimensions (mm):
234x156x43mm
Weight:
1.44kg

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