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Faces of Geometry. From Agnesi to Mirzakhani

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Editors:
  1. Paola Magnaghi-Delfino

    1. Dipartimento di Matematica, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy

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  2. Giampiero Mele

    1. Università degli Studi eCampus, Novedrate, Italy

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  3. Tullia Norando

    1. Dipartimento di Matematica, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy

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  • Presents the outcomes of a conference dedicated to female mathematicians, especially Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman to win the Fields Medal
  • Highlights the latest achievements in research and development in Applied Geometry, Mathematics Education and Graphics Education
  • Addresses multidisciplinary scientific topics for a broad readership

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems (LNNS, volume 88)

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Table of contents (19 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Unexpected Geometries Exploring the Design of the Gothic City

    • Maria Teresa Bartoli
    Pages 1-12

  3. Observation, Drawing, Modeling. Elements of a Cognitive Process Between Analogic and Digital for Design Learning

    • Federico Alberto Brunetti
    Pages 13-30

  4. Computational Process and Code-Form Definition in Design

    • Giorgio Buratti
    Pages 31-40

  5. To Observe, to Deduce, to Reconstruct, to Know

    • Franca Caliò, Elena Marchetti
    Pages 41-55

  6. The Role of Geometry in the Architecture of Louis Kahn and Anne Tyng

    • Cristina Càndito
    Pages 57-66

  7. Thinking Architecture in Four Dimensions

    • Alessandra Capanna
    Pages 67-78

  8. Reuleaux Triangle in Architecture and Applications

    • Giuseppe Conti, Raffaella Paoletti
    Pages 79-89

  9. Interplays of Geometry and Music: How to Use Geometry to Analyze an Artwork in Order to Compose a Musical Piece

    • Chiara de Fabritiis
    Pages 91-100

  10. Harmony in Space

    • Biagio Di Carlo
    Pages 101-104

  11. Caterina Marcenaro + Franco Albini for the Love of Art

    • Kay Bea Jones
    Pages 105-120

  12. How to Solve Second Degree Algebraic Equations Using Geometry

    • Paola Magnaghi-Delfino, Tullia Norando
    Pages 121-130

  13. Teatro Comunale, Ferrara: The Question of the Curve. From the Debate to the Geometric Analysis

    • Giampiero Mele, Susanna Clemente
    Pages 131-139

  14. Women and Descriptive Geometry in Italian University

    • Barbara Messina
    Pages 141-154

  15. Witch of Agnesi: The True Story

    • Tullia Norando, Paola Magnaghi-Delfino
    Pages 155-163

  16. The Dividing of the Sphere in Domes of Medieval Anatolia

    • Sibel Yasemin Özgan, Mine Özkar
    Pages 165-176

  17. Organic Reference in Design. The Shape Between Invention and Imitation

    • Michela Rossi
    Pages 177-185

  18. Inverse Formulas: From Elementary Geometry to Differential Calculus

    • Anna Salvadori, Primo Brandi
    Pages 187-215

  19. A Concrete Approach to Geometry

    • Emanuela Ughi
    Pages 217-223

  20. Tessellation

    • Mária Ždímalová
    Pages 225-234
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About this book

The volume reports on interdisciplinary discussions and interactions between theoretical research and practical studies on geometric structures and their applications in architecture, the arts, design, education, engineering, and mathematics. These related fields of research can enrich each other and renew their mutual interest in these topics through networks of shared inspiration, and can ultimately enhance the quality of geometry and graphics education. Particular attention is dedicated to the contributions that women have made to the scientific community and especially mathematics. The book introduces engineers, architects and designers interested in computer applications, graphics and geometry to the latest advances in the field, with a particular focus on science, the arts and mathematics education. 

Editors and Affiliations

  • Dipartimento di Matematica, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy

    Paola Magnaghi-Delfino, Tullia Norando

  • Università degli Studi eCampus, Novedrate, Italy

    Giampiero Mele

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