Sacred Geometry: Philosophy and Practice (Art and Imagination) (Paperback)

by Robert Lawlor (Author)

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About the Art & Imagination Series: Explore a range of interests, philosophies, religions, and cultures—from Kabbalah to Freemasonry, Buddhism to Hinduism, myth to magic. The distinguished authors bring a wealth of knowledge, visionary thinking, and accessible writing to each intriguing subject in these lavishly illustrated, large-format paperback books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 111 pages
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson; illustrated edition edition (March 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0500810303
• ISBN-13: 978-0500810309
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 7.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15,612 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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83 of 83 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent workbook to learn sacred geometry. Well illust., March 20, 1998

By	M. Z. Tyree (Sedona, Arizona, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This 112 page workbook explores sacred geometry using illustrations from science and art, such as Islamic tiles, atomic structure, architectural proportions and fine art. Nine workbooks within 10 chapters lead one through geometric constructions using only a pencil, compass, straight-edge and graph paper. Includes the Vesica Piscis, Golden Section, Squaring the Circle, Geometry and Music, the Platonic Solids and more. Interspersed with philosophy about the meanings and symbolism of sacred geometry. I love this book and use it in my art.

78 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated, well designed, valuable, October 1, 1999

By	Barbara A. Pijan (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Lawlor's book has been in my library since 1990. Excellent general presentation on the arts of sacred geometry and mandala. I've read it dozens of times, often for looking for analytical knowledge but sometimes just enjoying the soothing flow of beautiful illustration. Much insight is skillfully enclosed in this slender volume. Highly recommended!

109 of 120 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Finish, then publish (please)..., December 9, 2003

By	David Arzouman (Tokyo, Japan) - See all my reviews

There is a gulf between the promise of this book and what it actually delivers. The idea of exploring the deeper meaning of geometry (there is some wonderful insight here), and the approach of making it a doing experience for the reader are both worthy of praise. Unfortunately, like many books of this type, it is also riddled by mistakes: vague and/or spurious conclusions/interpretations, sometimes confusing layouts and printing, typos, misdirections, and enough false statements and faulty calculations that my trust in this book was steadily replaced by skepticism and annoyance. It seemed as though I was doing as much proofreading as learning. Whether all of the fault lies with the author is a question. Perhaps proofreaders and editors are called upon to check material they don't fully grasp. Or perhaps no one concerned expects us to study these books too carefully.