The geometry of an art : the history of the mathematical theory of perspective from Alberti to Monge / Kirsti Andersen.
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TextSeries: Sources and studies in the history of mathematics and physical sciencesPublisher: New York ; [London] : Springer, c2007Description: xxxvii, 812 p. : illContent type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780387489469 (ebook)Subject(s): Perspective | Art and Design | Theory of art | History of mathematics | Geometry | Philosophy of mathematicsGenre/Form: Online access: Click here to access online Also available in printed form ISBN 9780387259611Summary: 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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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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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