Mathematical Excursions to the World's Great Buildings
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.92 (795 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0691145202 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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Hahn celebrates the forms and structures of architecture made possible by mathematical achievements from Greek geometry, the Hindu-Arabic number system, two- and three-dimensional coordinate geometry, and calculus. Beautifully illustrated, the book explores the milestones in elementary mathematics that enliven the understanding of these buildings and combines this with an in-depth look at their aesthetics, history, and structure. Whether using trigonometry and vectors to explain why Gothic arches are structurally superior to Roman arches, or showing how simple ruler and compass constructions can produce sophisticated architectural details, Alexander Hahn describes the points at which elementary mathematics and architecture intersect. Along the way, Hahn introduces groundbreaking architects, including Brunelleschi, Alberti, da Vinci, Bramante, Michelangelo, della Porta, Wren, Gaudí, Saarinen, Utzon, and Gehry. Capitol Building. He explores the unique features of the Pantheon, the Hagia Sophia, the Great Mosque of Cordoba, the Duomo in Florence, Palladio's villas, and Saint Peter's Basilica, as well as the U.S. Beginning in prehistoric times, Hahn proceeds to guide readers through the Greek, Roman, Islamic, Roman
"The Mathematics of Architecture" according to Rob Hardy. In his autobiography, Bertrand Russell wrote of his passion for mathematics, "I have tried to apprehend the Pythagorean power by which number holds sway about the flux." The Pythagoreans held all things to be numbers, and it wouldn't be surprising if Alexander J. Hahn, a professor of mathematics, held them in the same reverence. If all things are nu. Professor for Physics Ikaros Bigi My review of Hahn's book `The Mathematical Excursions to the Word's Great Buildings': It is a wonderful book! You can see my `real' judgment that I paid for this book quickly with my own money, not to find it on our library or pay from my research funds. I keep it in my office to read parts from it after teaching classes and before working on my res. Pleasure, knowledge, pleasure Miguel Angel Vazquez In Spain, years ago, when you were 14 years old you have to choose between studying Humanities or Science. For those who chose the first, maths began to fade out swiftly in their student curricula. I am one of those "Humanities guys".I'd always wanted to recover my old student relationship with maths, so I got excited when I was told that there was
His books include Basic Calculus: From Archimedes to Newton to Its Role in Science. . Hahn is professor of mathematics at the University of Notre Dame. Alexander J
From this perspective, the book must be very suitable for an advanced Liberal Arts mathematics course; however the aesthetic focus of the book makes it a cultural phenomenon. Technical details and depth of coverage brought to you by Alexander Hahn are certain to complement more common travel guides."--CTK Insights"Rich, insightful and detailed, the book is a pleasurable excursion if you want to go beyond a peek at the buildings. They cover a range of topics, from the golden rectangle, symmetry and the geodesic triangle to medieval building practices and Gaudi's forms. It is very well illustrated with graphics that follow the text and plates in color of the most important buildings that are considered. Hahn has served up a beautiful mix of mathematics, architecture, and history, and he has made it access