Math and Art
An Introduction to Visual Mathematics
Samenvatting
Features
Provides an accessible introduction to mathematics in art
Supports the narrative with a self-contained mathematical theory, with complete proofs of the main results (including the classification theorem for similarities)
Presents hundreds of figures, illustrations, computer-generated graphics, designs, photographs, and art reproductions, mainly presented in full color
Includes 21 projects and about 280 exercises, about half of which are fully solved
Covers Euclidean geometry, golden section, Fibonacci numbers, symmetries, tilings, similarities, fractals, cellular automata, inversion, hyperbolic geometry, perspective drawing, Platonic and Archimedean solids, and topology
New to the Second Edition
New exercises, projects and artworks
Revised, reorganised and expanded chapters
More use of color throughout