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The Golden Ratio
Gary B. Meisner
其他書名
The Divine Beauty of Mathematics
出版
Race Point Publishing
, 2018-10-23
主題
Mathematics / History & Philosophy
Mathematics / Geometry / General
Mathematics / General
ISBN
163106486X
9781631064869
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=9Sl1DwAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋
The Golden Ratio
examines the presence of this divine number in art and architecture throughout history, as well as its ubiquity among plants, animals, and even the cosmos. This gorgeous book—with layflat dimensions that closely approximate the golden ratio—features clear, enlightening, and entertaining commentary alongside stunning full-color illustrations by Venezuelan artist and architect Rafael Araujo.
From the pyramids of Giza, to quasicrystals, to the proportions of the human face, the golden ratio has an
infinite capacity to generate shapes with exquisite properties
. This book invites you to take a new look at this timeless topic, with a compilation of
research and information worthy of a text book
, accompanied by
over 200 beautiful color illustrations
that transform this into the
ultimate coffee table book
.
Author Gary Meisner shares the results of his twenty-year investigation and collaboration with thousands of people across the globe in dozens of professions and walks of life. The evidence will close the gaps of understanding related to many claims of the golden ratio’s appearances and applications, and present
new findings to take our knowledge further yet
.
Whoever you are, and whatever you may know about this topic, you’ll find something new, interesting, and informative in this book, and may find yourself challenged to
see, apply, and share this unique number of mathematics and science in new ways
.