Goethe's Science of Living Form: The Artistic Stages
Hoffmann, Nigel
ISBN 10: 0932776353 ISBN 13: 9780932776358
Published by Adonis Press, 2013
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Uses the four classical elements of earth, water, air and fire to present a new scientific perspective on nature. Num Pages: 176 pages, 52 b/w and 8 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: HP; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 179 x 12. Weight in Grams: 410. 2007. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # 9780932776358
Synopsis:
This is a beautifully illustrated book which presents a new perspective on nature. Hoffman takes the four classical elements of Earth ,Water, Air and Fire, and shows how each corresponds to a unique approach to understanding the natural world. His four stages of scientific enquiry combine scholarly acuity with artistic insight, and make use of analytical science, mechanics, sculpture, music and poetry.
About the Author: Nigel Hoffmann was born in Sydney, Australia. He founded the magazine Transforming Art which he edited for ten years; one of the main themes explored in this publication was the relationship of art to science. He has taught a number of short courses in Goethean science, and in recent years has taught at Waldorf Schools in Melbourne and in Basel, Switzerland. where he currently resides.
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Title: Goethe's Science of Living Form: The ...
Publisher: Adonis Press
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New