Nexus Network Journal Architecture, Mathematics and Astronomy /
In celebration of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy, this issue of the Nexus Network Journal is devoted to relationships between astronomy, mathematics and architecture. Ancient cultures looked to the heavens in order to identify timeless principles for their own creations. Knowledge gained i...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Basel :
Birkhäuser Basel,
2009.
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| Series: | Nexus Network Journal ;
11,1 |
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| Online Access: | Full Text via HEAL-Link |
| Summary: | In celebration of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy, this issue of the Nexus Network Journal is devoted to relationships between astronomy, mathematics and architecture. Ancient cultures looked to the heavens in order to identify timeless principles for their own creations. Knowledge gained in astronomy was transformed into culture through architecture and design. Papers in this issue look at how astronomy influenced architecture and urban design. |
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| Physical Description: | VI, 138 p. online resource. |
| ISBN: | 9783764389741 |
