The Hidden Geometry of Life
Alchemy of creation blending sacred geometry, light,sound, elements & intent
2nd Edition
Published on 11. November 2023
Book
Hardback
978-0-9557256-5-4 (ISBN)
Description
2nd edition of this best selling classic text by Karen L French
Delve into the creative process, into the heart of existence and its composition of geometry, energy of light, vibrant colours, and the Classical Elements of water, fire, earth and air. Wonder at how nature exploits all these things in her myriad of creations. Discover how sound carries the geometric code in its waves of vibration that activate, energise and change as it moves through all of Her creations.
When light, sound and the Classical Elements are incorporated into the Gateway to the Heavens the vibrant Gateway to Becoming model is established, summarising the alchemical creative process. When imbued with intent the latent power of this model is formidable.
Our ability to be creative is a truly incredible faculty. So is our resourcefulness as we employ the myriad of Nature's materials around us in our own resourceful endeavours. Our creativity as a science blended with spirituality invokes the alchemical fusion of materials, light, sound, symbolism and the power of intent to produce living works of art.
Encompassing nature, science, art, architecture, and spirituality, and illustrated with over 1,200 images and illustrations, plus the inspiration of insightful quotes.
Delve into the creative process, into the heart of existence and its composition of geometry, energy of light, vibrant colours, and the Classical Elements of water, fire, earth and air. Wonder at how nature exploits all these things in her myriad of creations. Discover how sound carries the geometric code in its waves of vibration that activate, energise and change as it moves through all of Her creations.
When light, sound and the Classical Elements are incorporated into the Gateway to the Heavens the vibrant Gateway to Becoming model is established, summarising the alchemical creative process. When imbued with intent the latent power of this model is formidable.
Our ability to be creative is a truly incredible faculty. So is our resourcefulness as we employ the myriad of Nature's materials around us in our own resourceful endeavours. Our creativity as a science blended with spirituality invokes the alchemical fusion of materials, light, sound, symbolism and the power of intent to produce living works of art.
Encompassing nature, science, art, architecture, and spirituality, and illustrated with over 1,200 images and illustrations, plus the inspiration of insightful quotes.
Reviews / Votes
Breathtaking in its scope and fascinating in its detail, The Hidden Geometry of Life is nothing less than a comprehensive and coherent account, in words and images, of the nature and meaning of reality, a vision in which science and spirit unite. The harmony in our world and the cosmos is awe-inspiring, and is brilliantly portrayed here in images and words which reveal the connection between art, geometry, science, consciousness and spirituality. An illuminating book indeed! NEXUS MAGAZINE; Karen L French provides the key into the doorways of understanding so as to empower artists in their calling and begin their journey into truly 'seeing'. ARTLYST; Karen L French has given us a tour de force of accessible science that will appeal to budding scientists as well as to anyone with an enquiring mind. A sumptuously illustrated and hugely inspirational book. Physicist JOHN STUART REID; This lavishly illustrated in and erudite book takes the reader on a journey through the formative forces of the physical world. The narrative draws on many cultures, and contains many inspiring and instructive quotations from scientists, artists and philosophers. Key details are explained in special boxes, enabling the reader to deepen their understanding of specific points. The last chapter ends with a metaphysical poem, I AM, HERE, NOW, celebrating the joy of learning through life experience. A richly textured and revealing book. NETWORK REVIEW Journal of the Scientific and Medical NetworkMore details
Series
Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Marlow
United Kingdom
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 189 mm
Width: 246 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-9557256-5-4 (9780955725654)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Karen L French is a best selling author on sacred geometry, with widespread acclaim for popularising complex concepts and themes. An artist and game designer as well as an author, she utilises her knowledge in her own transformative artworks and designs. She has a Joint Honours degree in Mathematics & Management Sciences and an MSc in Management Sciences, both from the University of Manchester, UK. French has a life long passion for understanding and interpreting recurring patterns and symbolism. Gateway to the Heavens and The Hidden Geometry of Life have become international classic texts. Both are titles in The Gateway Series.
Content
Introduction 6
PART I Shaping Reality 8
1 Language of Numbers and Their Shapes 10
2 Circle, Unity and the Duals 18
3 Square, Space-Time and the Cross 28
4 Triangles and Being 34
5 Matrix of Space-Time-Being 42
6 Spiral Life Force 46
7 Numbers 5 and 10 54
8 Pattern-Sharing and Fractal Geometry 62
PART II Structure of Being 72
9 To Be and Being 74
10 Mind and Sentience 79
11 Classical Elements as Metaphors 88
12 Classical Elements and the Platonic Solids 96
13 What is Matter? 102
14 Geometry in Multiple Dimensions 112
PART III Medium of Sound 130
15 Sound as a Vehicle for Geometry 132
16 Sacred Sounds 142
17 Music, Rhythm and Harmony 148
PART IV Let There Be Light 158
18 Light Beings 160
19 Colours of Light 170
20 Music and Colour 180
PART V Gateway to Becoming 188
21 Holographic Universe 190
22 Illumination and Intention of the Mind 193
23 Gateway to the Heavens 197
24 Earth 201
25 Water 204
26 Fire 208
27 Air and Ether 213
28 Living Art 216
29 Combining Shape, Colour and Element 220
30 Gateway to Becoming 224
Glossary 232
Index 236
Picture credits 239
Acknowledgments 240
PART I Shaping Reality 8
1 Language of Numbers and Their Shapes 10
2 Circle, Unity and the Duals 18
3 Square, Space-Time and the Cross 28
4 Triangles and Being 34
5 Matrix of Space-Time-Being 42
6 Spiral Life Force 46
7 Numbers 5 and 10 54
8 Pattern-Sharing and Fractal Geometry 62
PART II Structure of Being 72
9 To Be and Being 74
10 Mind and Sentience 79
11 Classical Elements as Metaphors 88
12 Classical Elements and the Platonic Solids 96
13 What is Matter? 102
14 Geometry in Multiple Dimensions 112
PART III Medium of Sound 130
15 Sound as a Vehicle for Geometry 132
16 Sacred Sounds 142
17 Music, Rhythm and Harmony 148
PART IV Let There Be Light 158
18 Light Beings 160
19 Colours of Light 170
20 Music and Colour 180
PART V Gateway to Becoming 188
21 Holographic Universe 190
22 Illumination and Intention of the Mind 193
23 Gateway to the Heavens 197
24 Earth 201
25 Water 204
26 Fire 208
27 Air and Ether 213
28 Living Art 216
29 Combining Shape, Colour and Element 220
30 Gateway to Becoming 224
Glossary 232
Index 236
Picture credits 239
Acknowledgments 240