Math and art : an introduction to visual mathematics /: an introduction to visual mathematics. ([2011?])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Sasho Kalajdzievski ; in collaboration with R. Padmanabhan.
• Other Names: Kalajdzievski, Sasho; Padmanabhan, R (Ranganathan), 1938-
• Contents: 1. Euclidean geometry : The five axioms of Euclidean geometry ; Ruler and compass constructions ; The golden ratio ; Fibonacci numbers -- 2. Plane transformations : Plane symmetries ; Plane symmetries, vectors, and matrices (optional) ; Groups of symmetries of planar objects ; Frieze patterns ; Wallpaper designs and tilings of the plane ; Tilings and art -- 3. Similarities, fractals, and cellular automata : Similarities and some other planar transformations ; Complex numbers (optional) ; Fractals: definition and some examples ; Julia sets ; Cellular automata -- 4. Hyperbolic geometry : Non-Euclidean geometries: background and some history ; Inversion ; Hyperbolic geometry ; Some basic constructions in the Poincaré model ; Tilings of the hyperbolic plane -- 5. Perspective and some three-dimensional objects : Perspective ; Mathematics of perspective drawing: a brief overview (optional) ; Regular and other polyhedra ; Sphere, cylinder, cone, and conic sections ; Geometry, tilings, Fractals, and cellular automata in three dimensions -- 6. Topology : Homotopy of spaces: an informal introduction ; Two-manifolds and the Euler characteristic ; Non-orientable two-manifolds and three-manifolds.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2011
• Copyright Date: 2008
• Extent: 1 online resource (xv, 248 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 510; Geometry; Design; Geometry in art; Design; Geometry; Geometry in art; Computergrafik; Euklidische Geometrie; Fraktal; Geometrie; Hyperbolische Geometrie; Kunst; Visualisierung; Zellularer Automat; MATHEMATICS / Essays; MATHEMATICS / Pre-Calculus; MATHEMATICS / Reference; Einführung; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781439889404; 9781584889144; 1584889144
• Related ISBNs: 9781584889137
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.