Ruler & Compass: Practical Geometric Constructions (Wooden Books) (Hardback)
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Short Description for Ruler & Compass An introduction to geometry without measurements. Since the earliest times, mankind has employed the simple geometric forms of straight line and circle, in art, architecture, and mathematics. Originally marked out by eye and later using a stretched cord, in time these came to be made with the simple tools of ruler and compass. This valuable reference book introduces the origins and principles of g...
Full description- Publisher: Walker & Company
- Published: 27 October 2009
- Format: Hardback 58 pages
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- Categories: Geometry
- ISBN 13: 9780802717764 ISBN 10: 0802717764
- Sales rank: 321,528
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Full description for Ruler & Compass
An introduction to geometry without measurements. Since the earliest times, mankind has employed the simple geometric forms of straight line and circle, in art, architecture, and mathematics. Originally marked out by eye and later using a stretched cord, in time these came to be made with the simple tools of ruler and compass. This valuable reference book introduces the origins and principles of geometry using these basic tools, and shows some of the geometric constructions used by artists, architects, and mathematicians of old.
