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Author:   Richard Padovan
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Spon Press
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.800kg
ISBN:  

9780419227809

ISBN 10:   0419227806
Pages:   402
Publication Date:   09 September 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Padovan's important new book surveys 25 centuries of theoretical concern for proportion in architecture in relationship to philosophy and science. - Choice Padovan had much to offer all architects, not only in respect of what they design but also of how they see the world as a whole. And that is quite and achievement Architectural Review.

'A highly concise guide to the meaning of proportional systems from Plato to modern times...Padovan has much to offer all architects, not only in respect of what they design, but also of how they see the world as a whole.' - Architectural Review 'There is much to enjoy in this book, most particularly the comprehensive and accessible account which is given of the philosophy, mathematics and practical application of the use of mathematical proportion during the various ages of classicism.' - The Journal of Architecture '...rich, clear and memorable...Padovan takes us on a fascinating journey through Western Civilisation, from Pythagoras onwards to today, to meet the scientists, philosophers and architects - not forgetting the historians and commentators - who have contributed to mankind's beliefs about proportional ordering.' - Architects Journal 'Padovan presents an eminently readable review of the entire literature of philosophy and geometry as it relates to architecture.' - Architectural Science Review

Padovan's important new book surveys 25 centuries of theoretical concern for proportion in architecture in relationship to philosophy and science. <br>- Choice <br> Padovan had much to offer all architects, not only in respect of what they design but also of how they see the world as a whole. And that is quite and achievement Architectural Review. <br>

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