Geometry for the Artist
Geometry for the Artist by Catherine A. Gorini, published by CRC Press LLC in 2023, is a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between art and mathematics. This 238-page book is designed for both artists eager to deepen their understanding of geometry and mathematicians interested in its applications within the art world. It covers a range of topics, including perspective, symmetry, topology, and fractals, while analyzing how these concepts manifest in various artistic works.
Readers will find a blend of theoretical insights and practical exercises that encourage experimentation with geometric ideas in their own artistic practices. The book serves as a valuable resource for students in general-education mathematics or teacher-education geometry courses, particularly those that emphasize writing about art. With abundant full-color examples of artwork, Geometry for the Artist invites exploration of the rich connections between mathematics and artistic expression.
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Geometry for the Artist is based on a course of the same name which started in the 1980s at Maharishi International University. It is aimed both at artists willing to dive deeper into geometry and at mathematicians open to learning about applications of mathematics in art. The book includes topics such as perspective, symmetry, topology, fractals, curves, surfaces, and more. A key part of the book’s approach is the analysis of art from a geometric point of view–looking at examples of how artists use each new topic. In addition, exercises encourage students to experiment in their own work with the new ideas presented in each chapter.
This book is an exceptional resource for students in a general-education mathematics course or teacher-education geometry course, and since many assignments involve writing about art, this text is ideal for a writing-intensive course. Moreover, this book will be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in connections between mathematics and art.
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- Abundant examples of artwork displayed in full color
- Suitable as a textbook for a general-education mathematics course or teacher-education geometry course
- Designed to be enjoyed by both artists and mathematicians
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