Ancient Metrology
Geometry and the Harmonic Canon
Will be published approx. on 15. October 2027
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-1-904263-09-8 (ISBN)
Description
What prehistoric artefact is found in every classroom? What is the oldest scientific instrument? Why does geometry mean `earth measure'? What does perspective drawing have in common with the Great Pyramid? In this ground-breaking little book, artist Adam Tetlow introduces the ancient harmonic number science of metrology, used since palaeolithic times to determine musical scales, and measure, design and build stone circles, earthworks, temples, churches and cities all over the world. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Powys
United Kingdom
Illustrations
100
Dimensions
Height: 155 mm
Width: 125 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-904263-09-8 (9781904263098)
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Person
Adam Tetlow is an artist, writer and teacher. A graduate of the renowned Prince's School for Traditional Arts in London, he is also author of the CELTIC PATTERN title in the Wooden Books series. He lives in Essex with his architect wife and three children.