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Platonic and Archimedean Solids
Daud Sutton
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Description for Platonic and Archimedean Solids
Paperback. With hand-drawn woodcut-style images, this primer on three-dimensional space takes the reader on a journey into the world of the regular solids, with reference to Plato, Kepler and other famous figures from history who were obsessed with these forms. With detailed appendices, this is a book for specialists and amateurs alike. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 5AQ; HPCA; PBM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 156 x 125 x 7. Weight in Grams: 84.
What sort of things happen when space crystallises? Why were primordial sages fascinated with five simple forms? Does the three-dimensional jigsaw fit simply together? If so how? Find out about one of the languages spoken throughout the universe! An understanding of the Platonic Solids, and their close cousins, the Archimedean Solids has long been required of students seeking entry into ancient wizdom schools. This book, illustrated by the author, is a beautiful introduction to three-dimensional mathemagical space. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" ... Read more
What sort of things happen when space crystallises? Why were primordial sages fascinated with five simple forms? Does the three-dimensional jigsaw fit simply together? If so how? Find out about one of the languages spoken throughout the universe! An understanding of the Platonic Solids, and their close cousins, the Archimedean Solids has long been required of students seeking entry into ancient wizdom schools. This book, illustrated by the author, is a beautiful introduction to three-dimensional mathemagical space. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Wooden Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1800
Condition
New
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
Powys, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781904263395
SKU
V9781904263395
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Ref
99-50
About Daud Sutton
Daud Sutton is one of the world's most highly skilled generators of Islamic patterns, with commissions from publishers and royal households around the globe. He is currently writing a new book The Alchemist's Kitchen.
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