Reasoning Architect
Mathematics and Science in Design
Published on 1. August 1990
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-07-100923-2 (ISBN)
Description
The book discusses the history of science and mathematics in architectural thought and design from the perspective of modern developments in the philosophy and sociology of science. It is unique in linking strands from history, philosophy, sociology, history of ideas, mathematics and design into an integrated whole. The book can be used for a variety of courses including: math and science in design, design theory, introduction to architectural theory, and history of architecture.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
illustrations; plans
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 199 mm
Weight
6800 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-100923-2 (9780071009232)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
The Reasoning Architect: Mathematics, Science, and Art in Architecture. Primitive Notions: Mathematics in Preclassical Civilisation. The Whole Heaven a Number: Greek Philisophy and Mathematics. Theory into Practice: Greek Geometry and Classical Architecture. By Force of Reason: Logic and Deduction. Order from Chaos: Mathematics and Architecture in the Middle Ages. The Sense of Proportion: Renaissance Mathematics and Architecture. A New Perspective: Art and Science in the Renaissance. The Enterprise of Science: The Scientific Revolution and the Baroque. An Ordered Universe: Enlightenment. The World in a Box: Mathematical Models and Nineteenth Century Science. Finding the Best: Our Century and Mathematics. The Postmodern Condition: Reason and Architecture After Modernism. 1989 ISE 352pp