By Subject > Nature > General > 8 > The Curves of Life The Curves of Life Author: Theodore A. Cook Retail Price: $16.95 Availability: In Stock Format: Book Pages: 512 Contents: Click to View Dimensions: 5 3/8 x 8 1/2 ISBN: 048623701X EAN: 978-0-486-23701-5 UPC: 8-00759-23701-2 Classic, well-thought-out examination of the function of the spiral, or helix, in both nature and art. Demonstrates how spiral is fundamental to structure of shells, leaves, horns, human body, drawings of Leonardo, Leaning Tower of Pisa, more. 1914 edition. 426 illustrations. Ready to Buy? Add this to your cart (you can always remove it later.) Shopping here is Guaranteed Safe! Here's a sample of other Dover titles that may interest your customers. Abstraction in Art and Nature by Nathan Cabot Hale Stimulating, thought-provoking guide to finding rich sources of creative abstraction in lines of growth and structure, water and liquid forms, weather patterns, earth colors, many other natural elements. Over 370 photographs and other illustrations. read more $22.95 Rhythmic Form in Art by Irma A. Richter In this captivating study, an influential scholar-artist offers timeless advice on shape, form, and composition for artists in any medium, illuminating the connections between art and science. 38 figures. 34 plates. read more $14.95 Ornamental Forms from Nature by Christian Stoll Alan Weller Reproduced from a classic of natural history, 154 creatively stylized floral and animal images were designed with distinctive drama. The bonus CD-ROM includes individual files of all of the images in the book. read more $19.95 Microscopic Art Forms from the Plant World by R. Anheisser From undulating curves to complex geometrics, a world of fascinating images abound in this classic, illustrated survey of microscopic plants. Features 400 detailed illustrations of nature's minute but magnificent handiwork. The accompanying CD-ROM includes all of the images in the book. read more $19.95 How to Calculate Quickly: Full Course in Speed Arithmetic by Henry Sticker Many useful procedures explained and taught: 2-column addition, left-to-right subtraction, mental division of large numbers, more. Also numerous helpful shortcuts. More than 8,000 problems, with solutions. 1945 edition. read more $5.95