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Discover the enchanting world of mathematics through the lens of art with 'Do Not Erase'. This beautifully crafted book features over one hundred stunning photographs of chalkboards belonging to mathematicians from around the globe. Curated by photographer Jessica Wynne, this remarkable collection celebrates the essential role that chalkboards play in the mathematical process. Unlike many disciplines that have transitioned to digital tools, mathematicians continue to embrace the tactile experience of chalk. Each photograph is accompanied by insightful essays written by the mathematicians themselves, providing readers a glimpse into their thought processes, creative journeys, and the unique relationships they maintain with their chalkboards.
In this exciting exploration, you'll encounter both emerging talents and renowned figures in the field such as Terence Tao, Alain Connes, and Christina Sormani. These essays and images collectively form a meditative dialogue that highlights the beautiful interplay between mathematics, art, and creativity. Enhanced by an introduction from Wynne and an insightful afterword by New Yorker writer Alec Wilkinson, 'Do Not Erase' is not just a book—it's an immersive experience that illustrates how shapes, figures, formulas, and conjectures come to life. Perfect for anyone interested in the intersections of mathematics and visual art, this volume is a must-have addition to your collection, showcasing the abstract beauty of mathematics in a tactile and vibrant manner.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691199221
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691199221
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
'A mathematician, like a painter or poet, is a maker of patterns,' wrote the British mathematician G. H. Hardy. In Do Not Erase, photographer Jessica Wynne presents remarkable examples of this idea through images of mathematicians' chalkboards. While other fields have replaced chalkboards with whiteboards and digital presentations, mathematicians remain loyal to chalk for puzzling out their ideas and communicating their research. Wynne offers more than one hundred stunning photographs of these chalkboards, gathered from a diverse group of mathematicians around the world. The photographs are accompanied by essays from each mathematician, reflecting on their work and processes. Together, pictures and words provide an illuminating meditation on the unique relationships among mathematics, art, and creativity.
The mathematicians featured in this collection comprise exciting new voices alongside established figures, including Sun-Yung Alice Chang, Alain Connes, Misha Gromov, Andre Neves, Kasso Okoudjou, Peter Shor, Christina Sormani, Terence Tao, Claire Voisin, and many others. The companion essays give insights into how the chalkboard serves as a special medium for mathematical expression. The volume also includes an introduction by the author, an afterword by New Yorker writer Alec Wilkinson, and biographical information for each contributor.
Do Not Erase is a testament to the myriad ways that mathematicians use their chalkboards to reveal the conceptual and visual beauty of their discipline-shapes, figures, formulas, and conjectures created through imagination, argument, and speculation.
In this exciting exploration, you'll encounter both emerging talents and renowned figures in the field such as Terence Tao, Alain Connes, and Christina Sormani. These essays and images collectively form a meditative dialogue that highlights the beautiful interplay between mathematics, art, and creativity. Enhanced by an introduction from Wynne and an insightful afterword by New Yorker writer Alec Wilkinson, 'Do Not Erase' is not just a book—it's an immersive experience that illustrates how shapes, figures, formulas, and conjectures come to life. Perfect for anyone interested in the intersections of mathematics and visual art, this volume is a must-have addition to your collection, showcasing the abstract beauty of mathematics in a tactile and vibrant manner.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691199221
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691199221
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
'A mathematician, like a painter or poet, is a maker of patterns,' wrote the British mathematician G. H. Hardy. In Do Not Erase, photographer Jessica Wynne presents remarkable examples of this idea through images of mathematicians' chalkboards. While other fields have replaced chalkboards with whiteboards and digital presentations, mathematicians remain loyal to chalk for puzzling out their ideas and communicating their research. Wynne offers more than one hundred stunning photographs of these chalkboards, gathered from a diverse group of mathematicians around the world. The photographs are accompanied by essays from each mathematician, reflecting on their work and processes. Together, pictures and words provide an illuminating meditation on the unique relationships among mathematics, art, and creativity.
The mathematicians featured in this collection comprise exciting new voices alongside established figures, including Sun-Yung Alice Chang, Alain Connes, Misha Gromov, Andre Neves, Kasso Okoudjou, Peter Shor, Christina Sormani, Terence Tao, Claire Voisin, and many others. The companion essays give insights into how the chalkboard serves as a special medium for mathematical expression. The volume also includes an introduction by the author, an afterword by New Yorker writer Alec Wilkinson, and biographical information for each contributor.
Do Not Erase is a testament to the myriad ways that mathematicians use their chalkboards to reveal the conceptual and visual beauty of their discipline-shapes, figures, formulas, and conjectures created through imagination, argument, and speculation.