Math and the Mona Lisa : the art and science of Leonardo da Vinci
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New York : Smithsonian Books : Collins, 2006.
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xix, 314 pages, [16] pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm.
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Published
New York : Smithsonian Books : Collins, 2006.
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Book
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English
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-301) and index.
Description
Leonardo was one of history's true geniuses, equally brilliant as an artist, scientist, and mathematician. This book picks up where The Da Vinci Code left off, illuminating Leonardo's life and work to uncover connections previously known only to scholars. Following Leonardo's own model, Atalay searches for the internal dynamics of art and science, revealing their deep unity. He provides an overview of the development of science from the dawn of civilization to today's quantum mechanics. From this base, Atalay offers a view into Leonardo's restless intellect and modus operandi, allowing us to see the source of his ideas and to appreciate his art from a new perspective. Nobel Prize winning physicist William D. Phillips writes of the author, "Atalay is indeed a modern renaissance man, and he invites us to tap the power of synthesis that is Leonardo's model."--From publisher description.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Atalay, B. (2006). Math and the Mona Lisa: the art and science of Leonardo da Vinci . Smithsonian Books : Collins.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Atalay, Bülent. 2006. Math and the Mona Lisa: The Art and Science of Leonardo Da Vinci. Smithsonian Books : Collins.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Atalay, Bülent. Math and the Mona Lisa: The Art and Science of Leonardo Da Vinci Smithsonian Books : Collins, 2006.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Atalay, Bülent. Math and the Mona Lisa: The Art and Science of Leonardo Da Vinci Smithsonian Books : Collins, 2006.
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