Geometry in Nature: Exploring the Morphology of the Natural World through Projective Geometry - Softcover

Blackwood, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0863159214 ISBN 13: 9780863159213

Verlag: Floris Books, 2012

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'Blackwood helps to unfold nature's intelligent wisdom in this profound and inspiring work.' -- Nexus: New Times magazine 'Blackwood's use of colour in the diagramatic artwork helps one vividly grasp how the geometric forms are generated from lines and points. It is a beautiful book.' -- Science Group of the Anthroposophical Society in Great Britain 'A beautifully illustrated book thematically related to Keith Critchlow's work on the geometry of flowers, but considering a whole range of forms in Nature.' -- David Lorimer, Scientific and Medical Network Review

Reseña del editor

From the simplest observations in nature to detailed measuring of intricate forms, we find geometry everywhere in the world around us. In this magnificent book, John Blackwood explores different kinds of symmetry in the diverse realms of nature. He considers the fundamental forms of minerals, plants, animals and humans, before going on to look at spirals, vortices, buds and other complex shapes. Using projective geometry as a basis, he shows how many forms in nature are generated by the same basic geometrical process, but significant disparities lead to the wondrous variety found in our universe. Fully illustrated with over 500 photographs, drawings and diagrams, this is both a beautiful and inspirational book.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Floris Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0863159214
• ISBN 13: 9780863159213
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 192