The Fourth Dimension and Non-Euclidean Geometry in Modern Art (Leonardo) revised edition

I am researching Louise Nevelson's implementation of the 4th Dimension in her artwork and this book provided the art historical background; along with her friends Marcel Duchamp, Piet Mondrian, and Max Weber's recognition in their own creative processes.

Lots of good stuff. Too many of the research notes found their way into the book itself. Could have chopped 1/3 and gained force.

My friend is really into cubism and needless to say this made an excellent and informative present; she loved it! :)

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In this masterful, meticulously-researched book, Henderson unravels the deep connections between early 20th century art (cubism, futurism, dadaism, surrealism, and related movements) and the mathematics of the 19th century, particularly the emergence of the fourth dimension and the idea of non-Euclidean spaces. For example, she shows how the artist Duchamp was influenced by the mathematician Poincaré, rather than (as commonly believed) by Einstein. The new edition begins with a magnificent "reintroduction" spanning the latter half of the 20th century (1950s - 2000), and including vital cultural connections between the fourth dimension and the visual arts (along with other media). As Henderson demonstrates, interest in higher dimensions has grown in recent decades through the emergence of string theory and other scientific ideas. This rebirth of interest has been reflected in artistic ventures of the period.The Fourth Dimension And Non-Euclidean Geometry In Modern Art is an essential book for anyone interested in the intersection between science, mathematics and culture. It offers a riveting chronicle of the emergence of the idea of the fourth dimension in math, its popularization in literature and its adoption by the world of art that has persisted until the present day. Highly recommended!-Paul Halpern, author of Edge of the Universe: A Voyage to the Cosmic Horizon and Beyond

This is such an excellent work! This text is truly a revolutionary piece of scholarship, sure to revolutionize the minds of every reader. Anyone interested in modern art, mathematics, physics, or intellectual history needs to spend some time with this text. It was almost entirely unavailable until the printing of this second edition, so get your hands on it ASAP!

Great book.