Mathematical form : John Pickering and the architecture of the inversion principle / [edited by Pamela Johnston ; written by Mohsen Mostafavi and others].

Main entry:

Mostafavi, Mohsen.

Title & Author:

Mathematical form : John Pickering and the architecture of the inversion principle / [edited by Pamela Johnston ; written by Mohsen Mostafavi and others].

Publication:

Description:

96 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm

Notes:
Title from the cover.
'So I became anti-nature ... ' / Mohsen Mostafavi -- JP's way / George L. Legendre -- Music and the inversion principle / John Pickering -- Works -- Perfect imperfect / Chris Wise -- Appreciation / John Silver -- geometry of inversion / John Sharp.
Essays by Mohsen Mostafavi, George L. Legendre, John Pickering, Chris Wise, John Silver and John Sharp.

Summary:

This title conveys the full impact of John Pickering's sculptures and describes the meticulous process of making them. It defines the inspirations behind the works. It discusses their engineering implications. Finally, it places them within the architectural tradition of the visionary form.

ISBN:

9781902902371 (pbk.)
1902902378 (pbk.)

Subject:

Pickering, John, 1934- Criticism and interpretation.
Pickering, John, 1934- Critique et interprétation.
Pickering, John, 1934-
Sculpture.
Geometry in art.
Science in art.
Géométrie dans l'art.
Sciences dans l'art.
Sculpture première.

Form/genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Added entries:

Johnston, Pamela.
Architectural Association (Great Britain)

Holdings:

Location: Library main 253519
Call No.: BIB 183321
Status: Available

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