Tilings and Patterns

Branko Grunbaum

ISBN 10: 0486469816 / ISBN 13: 9780486469812

Published by Dover Publications Inc., 2016

Series: Dover Books on Mathematics. Num Pages: 720 pages. BIC Classification: PB; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 178. Weight in Grams: 984. . 2016. 2nd Edition. Paperback. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780486469812

Synopsis:

The definitive book on tiling and geometric patterns, this magnificently illustrated volume features 520 figures and more than 100 tables. Accessible to anyone with a grasp of geometry, it offers numerous graphic examples of two-dimensional spaces covered with interlocking figures, in addition to related problems and references.
Suitable for geometry courses as well as independent study, this inspiring book is geared toward students, professional mathematicians, and readers interested in patterns and shapes―artists, architects, and crystallographers, among others. Along with helpful examples from mathematics and geometry, it draws upon models from fields as diverse as crystallography, virology, art, philosophy, and quilting. The self-contained chapters need not be read in sequence, and each concludes with an excellent selection of notes and references. The first seven chapters can be used as a classroom text, and the final four contain fascinating browsing material, including detailed surveys of color patterns, groups of color symmetry, and tilings by polygons.

About the Author: Branko Grünbaum is Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington. G. C. Shephard is affiliated with the University of East Anglia, England.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Tilings and Patterns
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Publication Date: 2016
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New
Edition: 2nd Edition