Why read Lumen Naturae?

Book cover of Lumen Naturae: Visions of the Abstract in Art and Mathematics

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Exploring common themes in modern art, mathematics, and science, including the concept of space, the notion of randomness, and the shape of the cosmos.

This is a book about art—and a book about mathematics and physics. In Lumen Naturae (the title refers to a purely immanent, non-supernatural form of enlightenment),…

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1 author picked Lumen Naturae as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Julio Mario Ottino

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This book will dazzle you. How is it that someone can see these seemingly hidden connections between math and modern art?

Modern mathematics and physics are on one side, modern art is on the other, and concepts of space, randomness, and even the universe itself are explored, with one side illuminating the other. A good number of the art pieces presented are from the author herself, which adds another layer of credibility to the entire presentation.

From Julio's list on The best books at the intersection of complexity, art, technology, and science.