• Oliver Byrne

    Elements of Euclid

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    In which coloured diagrams and symbols are used instead of letters for the greater ease of learners.

    A Book by Oliver Byrne publicdomainreview.org

    Art Meets Science:

    In one of the most stunning expositions of mathematical publishing, Oliver Byrne combines Euclid's geometric theories with vibrant colour proofs, turning what was already a cornerstone academic text into a pedagogical work of art.

    ...This numerical visual study greatly influenced the history of mathematics, with Euclid's text being used in classrooms until the late nineteenth century. It has also proven to be an indispensable inspiration for following twentieth-century art movements, with avant-garde groups like De Stijl and The Bauhaus using Byrne's iconic colour, line work and form in many of their works.