9780486237015
The Curves Of Life - Being An Account Of Spiral Formations And Their Application To Growth In Nature, To Science And To Art ; With Special Reference To The Manuscripts Of Leonardo Da Vinci - Theodore Andrea Cook
Dover Publications Inc. (1979)
In Collection
#5387

Read It:
Yes
Golden section, Growth, Morphology, Spirals, Spirals In Art

Classic, well-thought-out examination of the function of the spiral, or helix, in both nature and art. Demonstrates how spiral is fundamental to structure of shells, leaves, horns, human body, drawings of Leonardo, Leaning Tower of Pisa, more. 1914 edition. 426 illustrations.

Product Details
LoC Classification QH351 .C66 1979
Dewey 574/.01/516215
Format Paperback
Cover Price 16,95 €
No. of Pages 512
Height x Width 220 x 137 mm

Notes
A fascinating and comprehensive investigation into the perfect geometry of the natural world, originally published in 1914. The book studies and explores the spiral, or helix, and its mathematical expression through The Golden Ratio. The Curves of Life will excite both naturalists and mathematicians. The book should also appeal to market technicians involved with Fibonacci sequencing and Elliot Wave analysis. This is an intense read and not something most of us can pour through quickly, so while I highly recommend it to people interested in this subject, be prepared for a major commitment. Be sure to do a Look Inside to review the table of contents and verify your interest. Those who take the plunge will be well rewarded. This is a very special book.