The Symmetries of Things | 
 enlarge | Authors: John Horton Conway, Heidi Burgiel, Chaim Goodman-strauss
Publisher: A K Peters Ltd
Category: Book
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 19773
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 447
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.6 x 0.9
ISBN: 1568812205
Dewey Decimal Number: 516.1
EAN: 9781568812205
Publication Date: May 2, 2008
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Product Description
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 Thurston and empowered by his own analytical skills, John Conway, with his coauthors, has developed a comprehensive mathematical theory of symmetry that allows the description and classification of symmetries in numerous geometric environments. This richly and compellingly illustrated book addresses the phenomenological, analytical, and mathematical aspects of symmetry on three levels that build on one another and will speak to interested lay people, artists, working mathematicians, and researchers.
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Cristal December 16, 2008
Mihai Prunescu (Freiburg, Germany)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Very clearly explained and genially illustrated. One has the feeling that one understands the first time in ones life the topics presented -- e. g. the cristalographic groups.
Even the most basic of things can be beautiful June 8, 2008
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
8 out of 17 found this review helpful
One of the most base concepts of art - symmetry. "The Symmetries of Things" is a guide to this most basic concept showing that even the most basic of things can be beautiful - and addresses why the simplest of patterns mesmerize humankind and the psychological and mathematical importance of symmetry in one's every day life. "The Symmetries of Things" is an intriguing book from first page to last, highly recommended to the many collections that should welcome it.
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