Patterns of Eternity: Sacred Geometry and the Starcut Diagram - Softcover

Stewart, Malcolm

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0863157122 ISBN 13: 9780863157127

Publisher: Floris Books, 2009

Synopsis

Malcolm Stewart has discovered a remarkable geometrical device. The 'starcut diagram', as he has called it, is at first glance a simple way of dividing the area of a square. After extensive research, however, he found that it has extraordinary mathematical properties, suggesting that it may be no less than the source of the number system used when ancient humanity first built cities. He shows that the starcut diagram underlies many significant patterns and proportions across the world: in China, the shaman's dance; in Egypt, the Great Pyramid; in Europe, a Raphael fresco; in Asia, the Vedic Fire Altar, and many others. This book is an intellectual adventure, written for a general reader without specialist knowledge. Illustrated with around 180 photographs, drawings and diagrams, it tells the story of many fresh discoveries, bringing sacred geometry to life in an original and inspiring way.

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About the Author

Malcolm Stewart has had a varied career: priest, singer-songwriter, publisher's editor and book jacket designer, cartoonist, BBC and ITV producer, traveller, UN project coordinator, NGO relief-aid and refugee organiser, freelance artist and stained glass designer, lecturer and writer. He is 75, has five children and lives with his wife in Surrey.

Edition details

• Publisher: Floris Books
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0863157122
• ISBN 13: 9780863157127
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 280