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About the Book

If you've ever thought that mathematics and art don't mix, this stunning visual history of geometry will change your mind. As much a work of art as a book about mathematics, Beautiful Geometry presents more than sixty exquisite color plates illustrating a wide range of geometric patterns and theorems, accompanied by brief accounts of the fascinating history and people behind each. With artwork by Swiss artist Eugen Jost and text by acclaimed math historian Eli Maor, this unique celebration of geometry covers numerous subjects, from straightedge-and-compass constructions to intriguing configurations involving infinity. The result is a delightful and informative illustrated tour through the 2,500-year-old history of one of the most important and beautiful branches of mathematics.

About the Author :
Eli Maor is the author of To Infinity and Beyond, e: The Story of a Number, Trigonometric Delights, Venus in Transit, and The Pythagorean Theorem: A 4,000-Year History (all Princeton), and has taught the history of mathematics at Loyola University Chicago. Eugen Jost is a Swiss artist whose work is strongly influenced by mathematics.

Review :
"Honorable Mention for the 2015 PROSE Award in Popular Science & Popular Mathematics, Association of American Publishers" "A book that stimulates the mind as well as the eye."-- "Scientific American" "Graphic illustrations serve as both beautiful abstract art and helpful explanations in this overview of geometric theorems and patterns."-- "Science News" "The content is accessible to anyone with even a high school course in geometry. The writing is very clear."-- "Choice" "The explanations are clear, and cover the background to the paintings in a manner that will be appreciated by readers whatever their level of mathematical knowledge. . . . Anyone with any interest in visual mathematics will love this book."-- "Times Higher Education" "[Beautiful Geometry] achieves its aim to demonstrate that there is visual beauty in Mathematics. I heartily recommend it."-- "LSE Review of Books" "[E]erily captivating book. . . . Maor's style of writing is conversational, and the writing is engaging."---Annalisa Crannell, Journal of Mathematics and the Arts "A good-looking, large-format book suitable for the coffee table, but with lots of mathematical ideas packed in among the colorful illustrations. . . . [A] handsome book for browsing and for some deep thought, and would be a superb gift for anyone (especially a young person) who has interest in mathematics."---Rob Hardy, Columbus Dispatch "At a very reasonable price, this is a book which would grace the coffee-table of any mathematics department, and many of the ideas in it will stimulate valuable discussions in the classroom."---Gerry Leversha, Mathematical Gazette "Clear and lively. . . . The mathematics in this book is first-rate, but the real surprise is how well the art reflects and illuminates the topic at hand. . . . All of it is lovely to look at. . . . [Beautiful Geometry] rises to the level of a coffee-table art book, only with a lot more depth."-- "Mathematical Reviews" "Eli Maor's lively writing benefits in equal parts from the geometry of ancient Greece and the eye-popping images conjured by artist Eugen Jost."---Bill Cannon, Scientist's Bookshelf "It is a handsome book for browsing and for some deep thought, and would be a superb gift for anyone (especially a young person) who has interest in mathematics."---Rob Hardy, Dispatch "It presents as a coffee-table book for mathematicians and would be a good addition to a classroom library, available for students of all ages to explore."---Susan Mielechowsky, Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School "The book by Maor and Jost should be given to everyone--young or old--embarking on the study of mathematics or anyone teaching mathematics. The book will act as a source of inspiration and as a reminder of why it is that mathematics has fascinated the human race for millennia."---Henrik Jeldtoft Jensen, LMS Newsletter "The combination of art and exposition was quite effective. The writing is accessible to most reasonably well-educated laypeople, and I imagine that many such people would derive considerable pleasure dipping into this attractive and interesting book."---Mark Hunacek, MAA Reviews "Visually stunning. . . . [Beautiful Geometry] raises fundamental questions, answered thousands of years later and evidencing the progress made. . . . This is an engaging book of broad appeal and a colourful approach to the history of geometry."-- "Mathematics Today"


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781400848331
  • Publisher: Princeton University Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Princeton University Press
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1400848334
  • Publisher Date: 19 Jan 2014
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 208


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