The book presents a comprehensive overview of various aspects of three-dimensional geometry that can be experienced on a daily basis. By covering the wide range of topics -- from the psychology of spatial perception to the principles of 3D modelling and printing, from the invention of perspective by Renaissance artists to the art of Origami, from polyhedral shapes to the theory of knots, from patterns in space to the problem of optimal packing, and from the problems of cartography to the geometry of solar and lunar eclipses -- this book provides deep insight into phenomena related to the geometry of space and exposes incredible nuances that can enrich our lives.The book is aimed at the general readership and provides more than 420 color illustrations that support the explanations and replace formal mathematical arguments with clear graphical representations.

Author: Bernd Thaller Chr Alfred S. Posamentier
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Published: 12/05/2021
Series: Problem Solving in Mathematics and Beyond #25
Pages: 440
Weight: 1.29lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9789811237744