The symmetries of things
Start with a single shape. Repeat it in some way-translation, reflection over a line, rotation around a point-and you have created symmetry. Symmetry is a fundamental phenomenon in art, science, and nature that has been captured, described, and analyzed using mathematical concepts for a long time. I...
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Format: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Baton Rouge:
A K Peters/CRC Press,
2008
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Online Access: | Texto completo |
Summary: | Start with a single shape. Repeat it in some way-translation, reflection over a line, rotation around a point-and you have created symmetry. Symmetry is a fundamental phenomenon in art, science, and nature that has been captured, described, and analyzed using mathematical concepts for a long time. Inspired by the geometric intuition of Bill Thursto |
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Item Description: | Libro electrónico EBSCOHost |
Physical Description: | 1 recurso en línea (421 páginas) : ilustraciones color |
ISBN: | 9780429063060 9781568812205 |