By Nature's Design
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Patterns and symmetry in nature's stunning visuals.
If the intricate designs of the natural world fascinate you, 'By Nature's Design' is not just a feast for the eyes but a stimulant for the mind. This book offers a beautiful synergy between enthralling photography and accessible science, revealing the hidden geometries of nature that you walk by every day. It's like a museum tour in your hands.
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By Nature's Design
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ISBN: 9780811803298
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Date of Publication: 1993-09-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.31
(rated by 32 readers)
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The beauty and symmetry of the natural world come alive in this inspired collaboration between acclaimed nature photographer William Neill and San Francisco's famous hands-on science museum, the Exploratorium. Exquisite, full-color photographs unveil the secret blueprints of nature often overlooked by the casual observer, such as the spiral forms that appear in seashells, spiderwebs, and the heart of a daisy; the hexagons found in honeycombs and cracking mud. Through its captivating photographic content and accessible scientific examination, By Nature's Design reveals the order, economy, and elegance of nature's diverse forms in an engaging volume that will fascinate and inform art and nature lovers alike.
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Patterns and symmetry in nature's stunning visuals.
If the intricate designs of the natural world fascinate you, 'By Nature's Design' is not just a feast for the eyes but a stimulant for the mind. This book offers a beautiful synergy between enthralling photography and accessible science, revealing the hidden geometries of nature that you walk by every day. It's like a museum tour in your hands.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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