The Divine Proportion: A Study in Mathematical Beauty

Discussion ranges from theories of biological growth to intervals and tones in music, Pythagorean numerology, conic sections, Pascal's triangle, the Fibonnacci series, and much more. Excellent bridge between science and art. Features 58 figures. Engaging introduction to that curious feature of mathematics which provides framework for so many structures in biology, chemistry, and the arts. Discussion ranges from theories of biological growth to intervals and tones in music, Pythagorean numerology, conic sections, Pascal''s triangle, the Fibonnacci series, and much more.

• | Author: H. E. Huntley
• | Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
• | Publication Date: Feb 01, 2000
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780486222547
• | ISBN-10: 0486222543