The Curves of Life

The Curves of Life Being an Account of Spiral Formations and Their Application to Growth in Nature, to Science, and to Art : With Special Reference to the Manuscripts of Leonardo Da Vinci - Dover Books Explaining Science

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Publisher's Synopsis

Classic, well-thought-out examination of the function of the spiral, or helix, in both nature and art. Demonstrates how spiral is fundamental to structure of shells, leaves, horns, human body, drawings of Leonardo, Leaning Tower of Pisa, more. 1914 edition. 426 illustrations.

Book information

ISBN: 9780486237015
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Imprint: Dover Publications
Pub date:
Edition: New edition
DEWEY: 574.01516215
Language: English
Number of pages: 479
Weight: 628g
Height: 215mm
Width: 142mm
Spine width: 26mm