The Invention of Infinity: Mathematics and Art in the Renaissance - Rilegato

Field, J. V.

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ISBN 10: 0198523947 ISBN 13: 9780198523949

Casa editrice: OUP Oxford, 1997

Riassunto

Renaissance craftsmen, such as painters, were educated in `practical mathematics'. This book tells us the fascintating story of how the artisan tradition made important contributions not only to art but also to `proper' mathematics. Beautiful works of art and famous theorems are linked together in a way that leads to a clearer understanding and greater enjoyment of both.

Covering roughly the period from 1300 to 1650, the author shows how, during this time, a new form of geometry - projective geometry - emerged in the context of the artists' mathematics of perspective. Stories of taking measurements while balanced on scaffolding are interspersed with delightful scholarly analyses of the mathematics of great works of art. The text is beautifully illustrated throughout with both photographs and drawings.

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Recensione:

The Invention of Infinity gives the reader great insight into the practice of mathematics in history. As such it is instructive to anyone attempting to understand old texts. As an example of interdisciplinary work, this book is excellent. Fields study is particularly helpful in that it demonstrates the possibility of sympathetically approaching what are traditionally rather different disciplines. (Peter K. Benbow, MAA Reviews)

Compelling book...lavishly illustrated book. Mathematics and arts are clearly equally delightful for Field, and she transmits that enjoyment to the reader, (The Times)

L'autore:

J. V. Field is a Research Fellow in the Department of History of Art at Birkbeck College, University of London.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: OUP Oxford
• Data di pubblicazione: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0198523947
• ISBN 13: 9780198523949
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 262