A mathematical explanation of how art works, presented in a manner anyone can understand. Kimberly Elam takes the reader on a geometrical journey, lending insight and coherence to the design process by exploring the visual relationships that have foundations in mathematics as we…
"What do a pine cone, a trout, and the human body have in common? They all have natural proportioning systems that provide the foundation for the work of many, some would say all, artists and designers. Revealing these natural systems, Kimberly Elam uncovers the mysterious relat…
A mathematical explanation of how art works, presented in a manner anyone can understand. Kimberly Elam takes the reader on a geometrical journey, lending insight and coherence to the design process by exploring the visual relationships that have foundations in mathematics as we…
The number Phi, simply defined, is one plus the square root of five, all divided by two. But its myriad occurrences in art, nature, and science have been a source of speculation and wonder for thousands of years. "Divine Proportion "draws upon both religion and science to tell t…
The number Phi, simply defined, is one plus the square root of five, all divided by two. But its myriad occurrences in art, nature, and science have been a source of speculation and wonder for thousands of years. "Divine Proportion "draws upon both religion and science to tell t…
"From the pyramids of Giza to the proportion of the human face, the golden ratio has an infinite capacity to generate beautiful shapes with exquisite properties ... author Gary Meisner examines the presence of this divine proportion in art and architecture, as well as its ubiqui…
The Golden Ratio is a lush volume filled with the gorgeous illustrations of renowned artist Rafael Araujo--the consummate golden ratio keepsake.
"From the pyramids of Giza to the proportion of the human face, the golden ratio has an infinite capacity to generate beautiful shapes with exquisite properties...author Gary Meisner examines the presence of this divine proportion in art and architecture, as well as its ubiquity…
