Making Geometry
exploring three-dimensional forms
$35.45
- Paperback
136 pages
- Release Date
14 August 2012
Summary
Unveiling the Secrets of Geometric Solids: A Hands-On Guide
Following the path of “Drawing Geometry,” Jon Allen delves into the fascinating world of three-dimensional forms, specifically the Platonic and Archimedean solids. These polyhedra, rooted in patterns of equally spaced points on a sphere, have served as cornerstones of geometric exploration for ages.
This book is designed for professionals who require the ability to construct accurate three-dimensional shapes and gra…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780863159145 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0863159141 |
| Author: | Jon Allen |
| Publisher: | Floris Books |
| Imprint: | Floris Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 136 |
| Release Date: | 14 August 2012 |
| Weight: | 522g |
| Dimensions: | 14mm x 229mm x 59mm |
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Critics Review
“This beautifully presented book…gives practical instructions on how to make the five Platonic regular solids and thirteen semi-regular Archimedean solids.”–David Heaf, Science Group of the Anthroposophical Society in Great Britain‘The instructions and illustrations are very clear and could be used in the classroom.’– Network Review
About The Author
Jon Allen
Jon Allen is a practising architect who worked closely with Keith Critchlow, a world authority on geometry, for twenty years. He has a particular interest in the application of geometry to architectural design. He lives in London, and teaches geometry workshops in the UK and US. His book Drawing Geometry was published by Floris Books in 2007.
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