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Mathematical Elements in Historic and Contemporary Architecture
Abstract. Starting from the idea that Mathematics plays an important role in planning any aesthetically attractive and functional construction, this work focuses on curves and surfaces easily recognisable in buildings. Many contemporary examples, but also some intriguing forms connected by classical geometrical questions are illustrated. Nowadays as well in the past, architects often give a splendid interpretation of the beauty of Mathematics; at the same time they introduce modern aspects of this important subject, related to the social and environmental field.
...The circle is used to represent perfection, the dome of the heavens. The square represents the heart, the four elements and the rational intellect...(Richard Meier).
Mathematical Elements in Historic and Contemporary Architecture
Abstract. Starting from the idea that Mathematics plays an important role in planning any aesthetically attractive and functional construction, this work focuses on curves and surfaces easily recognisable in buildings. Many contemporary examples, but also some intriguing forms connected by classical geometrical questions are illustrated. Nowadays as well in the past, architects often give a splendid interpretation of the beauty of Mathematics; at the same time they introduce modern aspects of this important subject, related to the social and environmental field.
...The circle is used to represent perfection, the dome of the heavens. The square represents the heart, the four elements and the rational intellect...(Richard Meier).
Mathematical Elements in Historic and Contemporary Architecture
Marchetti, Elena (author) / Costa, Luisa Rossi (author)
Nexus Network Journal ; 8 ; 79-92
2006-10-01
14 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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