Andersen, Kirsti. <br/><br/>
The geometry of an art :  the history of the mathematical theory of perspective from Alberti to Monge / 
Kirsti Andersen. 
 - xxxvii, 812 p. :  ill. 
 - Sources and studies in the history of mathematics and physical sciences .
 - Sources and studies in the history of mathematics and physical sciences. .
<br/><br/> Formerly CIP. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/> Reviewing literature on perspective constructions from the Renaissance to the end of the 18th century, and covering the work of some 175 authors, this text includes a comprehensive bibliography of books and manuscripts on perspective.  This review of literature on perspective constructions from the Renaissance through the 18th century covers 175 authors, emphasizing Peiro della Francesca, Guidobaldo del Monte, Simon Stevin, Brook Taylor, and Johann Heinrich. It treats such topics as the various methods of constructing perspective, the development of theories underlying the constructions, and the communication between mathematicians and artisans in these developments. 
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<br/><br/><br/>Electronic reproduction. <br/>Askews and Holts. <br/>Mode of access: World Wide Web. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780387489469 (ebook) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Perspective.<br/>Art and Design<br/>Theory of art<br/>History of mathematics<br/>Geometry<br/>Philosophy of mathematics
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