Oliver Byrne by Werner Oechslin

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Discover one of the oddest and most beautiful books of the 19th century: Oliver Byrne’s edition of Euclid’s Elements. This work of art and science combines vivid primary colors and mathematical precision in a display of geometric form. Elements anticipates Bauhaus design and even modern info graphics used by news organizations.

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Oliver Byrne by Werner Oechslin

Discover one of the oddest and most beautiful books of the 19th century: Oliver Byrnes edition of Euclids Elements. This work of art and science combines vivid primary colors and mathematical precision in a display of geometric form. Elements anticipates Bauhaus design and even modern info graphics used by news organizations.
“Every graphic designer, book lover and math nerd will be awestruck” * The New York Times *
Werner Oechslin studied art history, archaeology, philosophy, and mathematics. After doctoral studies in Zurich in 1970 he taught at MIT and Harvard University. Since 1985 he has been a professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, where he led the Institute for the History and Theory of Architecture from 1986 to 2006. His research focuses on architectural theory and the cultural history of architecture. His most recent publication is Palladianismus: Andrea Palladio – Werk und Wirkung (2008). He is the founder of Bibliothek Werner Oechslin in Einsiedeln.
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ISBN 13 9783836577380
ISBN 10 3836577380
Title Oliver Byrne
Author Werner Oechslin
Series Varia Ser
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Taschen GmbH
Year published 2022-05-20
Number of pages 396
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.