Ed s williams kim (31 risultati)

Condizione: New. Illustrates the use of fundamental principles of geometry and proportion in two ancient cultures, the Bronze Age and the Roman Age, as well as in twentieth-century North America. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Num Pages: 142 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMC; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dime…

Condizione: New. This is a follow-up to the volume "Discovering the Principles of Mechanics 1600-1800. It contains the essays of David Speiser on relationships between science, history of science, history of art and philosophy. It collates hard-to-find essays in a single work. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Num Pages: 166 pages, biog…

Condizione: New. The fundamental concept of structure is what connects architecture to mathematics. For architecture, the generating structure might be geometrical, musical, modular or fractal. The papers in this volume all explore themes of structure in different ways. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Series: Nexus Network Journal. Nu…

Condizione: New. This text contains the following four mathematical treatises of the 15th century polymath, Leon Alberti: Ludi matematici, De Componendis Cifris, Elementi di pittura and De lunularum quadratura. Each treatise, presented in modern English, includes commentary. Editor(s): Williams, Kim; March, Lionel; Wassell, Step…

Condizione: New. This volume features a collection of papers dedicated to "Canons of Form-Making", in honor of the 500th anniversary of the birth of architect Andrea Palladio. The volume includes new research by renowned scholars such as Lionel March and Carl Bovill. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Num Pages: 176 pages, biography. BIC…

Condizione: New. Leonardo da Vinci was well aware of the fundamental importance of mathematics for architecture. This book examines Leonardo's knowledge of theoretical mathematics, explores how he used concepts of geometry in his designs for architectural projects, and reports on a real-life construction project using Leonardo's…

Condizione: New. In celebration of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy, this issue of the Nexus Network Journal is devoted to relationships between astronomy, mathematics and architecture. It looks at how astronomy influenced architecture and urban design. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Series: Nexus Network Journal. Num Pages:…

Condizione: New. The human tendency to interpret, and create, the environment through numbers is pervasive, with instances from literature and the visual arts too numerous to mention. This special issue of the Nexus Network Journal considers examples in architecture. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Series: Nexus Network Journal. Num P…

Condizione: New. This text contains the following four mathematical treatises of the 15th century polymath, Leon Alberti: Ludi matematici, De Componendis Cifris, Elementi di pittura and De lunularum quadratura. Each treatise, presented in modern English, includes commentary. Editor(s): Williams, Kim; March, Lionel; Wassell, Step…

Condizione: New. The extraordinary range of cultural interests of renowned physicist David Speiser - including the sciences, art, architecture, music, and history of science - has inspired generations of later scientists to look beyond the boundaries of their own disciplines. This book pays tribute to his multifaceted career. Ed…

Condizione: New. Illustrates the use of fundamental principles of geometry and proportion in two ancient cultures, the Bronze Age and the Roman Age, as well as in twentieth-century North America. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Num Pages: 142 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMC; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dime…

Condizione: New. This is a follow-up to the volume "Discovering the Principles of Mechanics 1600-1800. It contains the essays of David Speiser on relationships between science, history of science, history of art and philosophy. It collates hard-to-find essays in a single work. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Num Pages: 166 pages, biog…

Condizione: New. The fundamental concept of structure is what connects architecture to mathematics. For architecture, the generating structure might be geometrical, musical, modular or fractal. The papers in this volume all explore themes of structure in different ways. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Series: Nexus Network Journal. Nu…

Condizione: New. This text contains the following four mathematical treatises of the 15th century polymath, Leon Alberti: Ludi matematici, De Componendis Cifris, Elementi di pittura and De lunularum quadratura. Each treatise, presented in modern English, includes commentary. Editor(s): Williams, Kim; March, Lionel; Wassell, Step…

Condizione: New. This volume features a collection of papers dedicated to "Canons of Form-Making", in honor of the 500th anniversary of the birth of architect Andrea Palladio. The volume includes new research by renowned scholars such as Lionel March and Carl Bovill. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Num Pages: 176 pages, biography. BIC…

Condizione: New. The human tendency to interpret, and create, the environment through numbers is pervasive, with instances from literature and the visual arts too numerous to mention. This special issue of the Nexus Network Journal considers examples in architecture. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Series: Nexus Network Journal. Num P…

Condizione: New. Leonardo da Vinci was well aware of the fundamental importance of mathematics for architecture. This book examines Leonardo's knowledge of theoretical mathematics, explores how he used concepts of geometry in his designs for architectural projects, and reports on a real-life construction project using Leonardo's…

Condizione: New. In celebration of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy, this issue of the Nexus Network Journal is devoted to relationships between astronomy, mathematics and architecture. It looks at how astronomy influenced architecture and urban design. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Series: Nexus Network Journal. Num Pages:…

Condizione: New. This text contains the following four mathematical treatises of the 15th century polymath, Leon Alberti: Ludi matematici, De Componendis Cifris, Elementi di pittura and De lunularum quadratura. Each treatise, presented in modern English, includes commentary. Editor(s): Williams, Kim; March, Lionel; Wassell, Step…

Condizione: New. Editor(s): Williams, Kim; Frost, Warwick. Series: Routledge Advances in Event Research Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, 33 black & white illustrations, 4 black & white tables, 32 black & white halftones, 1 bla. BIC Classification: AKT; KNSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). D…

Condizione: New. An issue that is dedicated to Mechanics in Architecture. It explores the findings in the science of structural mechanics, including the behavior of structures, internal forces, and deformation. It also explores the development of new structural systems designed to resist thrusts resulting from new architectural…

Condizione: New. This book presents an exploration of the arch from the points of view of architecture, mathematics, engineering, construction history, and cultural symbolism. Leonardo da Vinci described the arch as "two weaknesses which, leaning on each other, become a strength," a metaphor for the way that science and art lean…

Condizione: New. The extraordinary range of cultural interests of renowned physicist David Speiser - including the sciences, art, architecture, music, and history of science - has inspired generations of later scientists to look beyond the boundaries of their own disciplines. This book pays tribute to his multifaceted career. Ed…

Condizione: New. An issue that is dedicated to Mechanics in Architecture. It explores the findings in the science of structural mechanics, including the behavior of structures, internal forces, and deformation. It also explores the development of new structural systems designed to resist thrusts resulting from new architectural…

Condizione: New. This book presents an exploration of the arch from the points of view of architecture, mathematics, engineering, construction history, and cultural symbolism. Leonardo da Vinci described the arch as "two weaknesses which, leaning on each other, become a strength," a metaphor for the way that science and art lean…

Condizione: New. Editor(s): Williams, Kim; Frost, Warwick. Series: Routledge Advances in Event Research Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, 33 black & white illustrations, 4 black & white tables, 32 black & white halftones, 1 bla. BIC Classification: AKT; KNSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). D…