Design science-the grammar of space. It defines structures, it spans the fields of art, architecture, engineering, computer graphics, and mathematics. In this comprehensive, first-of-its-kind volume, the geometric and mathematical foundations of objects and space are fully explored in easy-to-understand language, showing how the properties of symmetry, proportion, connectivity, and stability contribute to the creation of beautiful designs and structures, as well as to the foundations of our knowledge of the universe and what is in it. New topics include the application of graph theory to the design of floor plans and the use of the musical scale as a unifying principle of architectural proportion. Liberally illustrated with design exercises, projects, and problems.
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Jay Kappraff has indirectly become an inspiration to my work.
Gary Adamson read an early book by Dr. Kappraff and through his articles passed on the spark to me. I missed this book when it came out originally and would have missed this too if it wasn't for the San Diego county library system. He covers a lot about tiling theory that I still hadn't seen. One of his major points is that certain types of geometry are basic to what we recognize as beauty. The fractals and tiling systems with their symmetry are part of that is important to fractal art as well. I liked the book and would like to have more time to study it. The price blocks that.
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The history of proportion in art and architecture has been a search for the key to beauty. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Jerusalem, Blossom House, Buckminster Fuller, David Henig-Elona, Martin Gardner, Vesica Piscis, D'Arcy Thompson, Escher Heirs, John Michell, Keith Critchlow, Tower of Hanoi, William Varney, Dorman Luke, Johannes Kepler, Ron Resch, Scientific American New!
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New Jerusalem, Blossom House, Buckminster Fuller, David Henig-Elona, Martin Gardner, Vesica Piscis, D'Arcy Thompson, Escher Heirs, John Michell, Keith Critchlow, Tower of Hanoi, William Varney, Dorman Luke, Johannes Kepler, Ron Resch, Scientific American New!
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- Shapes, Space, and Symmetry by Alan Holden on 4 pages
- On Growth and Form: The Complete Revised Edition (Dover Books on Biology) by D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson on page 35, page 63, and Back Matter
- Color and Symmetry by Arthur L. Loeb on page 432, page 435, and Back Matter
- Order in Space: A Design Source Book (A Studio Book) by Keith Critchlow on page 317, and Back Matter
- Computer Graphics by Acm Press in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
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- Geometric Symmetry in Patterns and Tilings by C.E. Horne on 4 pages
- Geometry at Work (Mathematical Association of America Notes) by Catherine A. Gorini on page 11, page 18, and page 36
- Symmetry, Shape and Space by L.Christine Kinsey on page 126, and page 400
- Generative and Component-Based Software Engineering: Second International Symposium, GCSE 2000, Erfurt, Germany, October 9-12, 2000. Revised Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science) by Greg Butler on page 56
- Mathematical Conversations - Selections from The Mathematical Intelligencer by Robin Wilson on page 320
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