Do Plants Know Math?: Unwinding the Story of Plant Spirals, from Leonardo da Vinci to Now

Do Plants Know Math?: Unwinding the Story of Plant Spirals, from Leonardo da Vinci to Now

Stéphane Douady , Nancy Pick , Christophe Gole
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Sep 24, 2024 · English · Hardcover (352 pages)
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Book Details

Format Hardcover
Pages 352
Language English
Published Sep 24, 2024
Publisher Princeton University Press
ISBN-10 0691158657
ISBN-13 9780691158655

Description

Dive into the mesmerizing world of botanical spirals, where intricate patterns in nature come alive with vibrant illustrations. This exploration takes readers on a journey through time, shedding light on how legendary figures like Leonardo da Vinci became captivated by the mysterious mathematics underlying these natural designs.

Stéphane Douady, Nancy Pick, Christophe Gole, and Jacques Dumais uncover the connections between plants and mathematical concepts, revealing how spirals play a crucial role in growth and structure. Through their engaging storytelling, they weave together science and art, showing that nature's calculations are more than mere numbers—they're a beautiful symphony of life.

Whether you're a science enthusiast or an art lover, this captivating narrative invites readers to reconsider how they view the natural world. With each page, the authors inspire a sense of wonder, encouraging everyone to appreciate the hidden equations that lie within every leaf and petal.

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Mystery Science & Technology
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