This volulme features eight original papers dedicated to the theme "Persian Architecture and Mathematics," guest edited by Reza Sarhangi. All papers were approved through a rigorous process of blind peer review and edited by an interdisciplinary scientific editorial committee. Topics range from symmetry in ancient Persian architecture to the elaborate geometric patterns and complex three-dimensional structures of standing monuments of historical periods, from the expression of mathematical ideas to architectonic structures, and from decorative ornament to the representation of modern group theory and quasi-crystalline patterns. The articles discuss unique monuments Persia, including domed structures and two-dimensional patterns, which have received significant scholarly attention in recent years. This book is a unique contribution to studies of Persian architecture in relation to mathematics.



Zusammenfassung
This book explores Persian architecture and mathematics, including domed structures and two-dimensional patterns, elaborate geometry and complex three-dimensional structures of historic monuments, from mathematical ideas to architectonic structures.
Titel
Nexus Network Journal 14,2
EAN
9783034805070
ISBN
978-3-0348-0507-0
Format
E-Book (pdf)
Herausgeber
Veröffentlichung
01.02.2014
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Wasserzeichen
Dateigrösse
33.45 MB
Anzahl Seiten
213
Jahr
2014
Untertitel
Englisch