Most works of art, whether illustrative, musical or literary, are
created subject to a set of constraints. In many (but not all) cases,
these constraints have a mathematical nature, for example, the
geometric transformations governing the canons of J. S. Bach, the
various projection systems used in classical painting, the catalog of
symmetries found in Islamic art, or the rules concerning poetic
structure. This fascinating book describes geometric frameworks
underlying this constraint-based creation. The author provides both a
development in geometry and a description of how these frameworks fit
the creative process within several art practices. He furthermore
discusses the perceptual effects derived from the presence of
particular geometric characteristics. The book began life as a liberal
arts course and it is certainly suitable as a textbook. However,
anyone interested in the power and ubiquity of mathematics will enjoy
this revealing insight into the relationship between mathematics and
the arts.
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ISBN
9781107356993
Publisert
2014
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Cambridge University Press
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Product language
Engelsk
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Digital bok
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