The Geometry of an Art

This review of literature on perspective constructions from the Renaissance through the 18^th 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.

Publication Year: 2007
Imprint: Springer New York
Format: P
Weight (Gram): 1288