The Golden Ratio: The Divine Beauty of Mathematics
by:
Gary Meisner (author)
Rafael Araujo (illustrator)
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. Featuring clear, entertaining, and enlightening commentary alongside stunning full-color illustrations by Venezuelan artist...
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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.
Featuring clear, entertaining, and enlightening commentary alongside stunning full-color illustrations by Venezuelan artist and architect Rafael Araujo, this gorgeous book 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.
With its lush format and layflat dimensions that closely approximate the golden ratio, this is the ultimate coffee-table book for math enthusiasts, architects, designers, and fans of sacred geometry.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781631064869 (163106486X)
Publish date: 2018-10-11
Publisher: Race Point Publishing
Pages no: 224
Edition language: English
TITLE: The Golden Ratio: The Divine Beauty of Mathematics AUTHOR: Gary B. Meisner, Rafael Araujo (illustrator) PUBLICATION DATE: 23 October 2018 FORMAT: ARC PDF ISBN-13: 9781631064869 __________________________________ NOTE: I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. This review is...