Description |
1 online resource (xxvii, 486 pages) : illustrations |
Series |
K & E series on knots and everything ; v. 25 |
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K & E series on knots and everything ; v. 25.
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Contents |
Machine generated contents note: Ch. 1 Proportion in Architecture -- Ch. 2 Similarity -- Ch. 3 Golden Mean -- Ch. 4 Graphs -- Ch. 5 Tiling with Polygons -- Ch. 6 Two-Dimensional Networks and Lattices -- Ch. 7 Polyhedra: Platonic Solids -- Ch. 8 Transformation of the Platonic Solids I -- Ch. 9 Transformation of the Platonic Solids II -- Ch. 10 Polyhedra: Space Filling -- Ch. 11 Isometries and Mirrors -- Ch. 12 Symmetry of the Plane |
Summary |
The first edition of Connections was chosen by the National Association of Publishers (USA) as the best book in "Mathematics, Chemistry, and Astronomy - Professional and Reference" in 1991. It has been a comprehensive reference in design science, bringing together in a single volume material from the areas of proportion in architecture and design, tilings and patterns, polyhedra, and symmetry. The book presents both theory and practice and has more than 750 illustrations. It is suitable for research in a variety of fields and as an aid to teaching a course in the mathematics of design. It has |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Geometry.
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Mathematics.
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Design.
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Mathematics
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geometry.
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MATHEMATICS -- Geometry -- General.
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Design
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Geometry
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Mathematics
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Meetkunde.
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Geometrische motieven.
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Kunst.
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Wetenschap.
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Geometria.
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
9789812811394 |
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9812811397 |
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9810245858 |
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9789810245856 |
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9810245866 |
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9789810245863 |
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