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Compass and Rule

- Architecture as Mathematical Practice in England 1500-1750

Om Compass and Rule

The spread of Renaissance culture in England coincided with the birth of the profession of architecture, whose practitioners became superior to simple builders in social standing and perceived intellectual prowess. This book explores the extent to which this professional identity was based on expertise in the mathematical arts and sciences.

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  • Språk:
  • Engelska
  • ISBN:
  • 9780300150933
  • Format:
  • Inbunden
  • Sidor:
  • 192
  • Utgiven:
  • 16. juni 2009
  • Mått:
  • 254x290x22 mm.
  • Vikt:
  • 1460 g.
Leveranstid: 2-4 veckor
Förväntad leverans: 27. november 2024

Beskrivning av Compass and Rule

The spread of Renaissance culture in England coincided with the birth of the profession of architecture, whose practitioners became superior to simple builders in social standing and perceived intellectual prowess. This book explores the extent to which this professional identity was based on expertise in the mathematical arts and sciences.

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