Buy this book on-line Hersey, George L : Architecture and Geometry in the Age of the BaroqueUniversity of Chicago Press, Chicago, 2000 ISBN 0226327841
A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. 6 7/8"w x 9"h. 274 pages. Many illustrations. "The age of the Baroque—a time when great strides were made in science and mathematics—witnessed the construction of some of the world's most magnificent buildings. What did the work of great architects such as Bernini, Blondel, Guarini, and Wren have to do with Descartes, Galileo, Kepler, Desargues, and Newton? Here, George Hersey explores the ways in which Baroque architecture, with its dramatic shapes and playful experimentation with classical forms, reflects the scientific thinking of the time. He introduces us to a concept of geometry that encompassed much more than the science we know today, one that included geometrics (number and shape games), as well as the art of geomancy, or magic and prophecy using shapes and numbers." [publisher]. Architecture. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Trade Paperback Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Hersey, George L : Architecture and Geometry in the Age of the Baroque. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including out-of-print books, used books, collectables, first editions and antiquarian books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |