Imagine Math 8: Dreaming Venice

Imagine Math 8 is a unique volume that reflects the changing world in the last two years, with a subtitle Dreaming Venice. It includes a homage to Mimmo Paladino, artwork by various artists, comics, and mathematics in a Disney key. The topics are treated in a rigorous but captivating way, with a focus on classical and modern architecture and applications from Origami to mathematical models for world hunger.

Format: Hardback
Length: 605 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This eighth volume of Imagine Math stands out from its predecessors in significant ways, primarily due to the profound and unprecedented changes that the world has undergone in the past two years. The future remains uncertain, making it challenging to predict with certainty what the world will look like tomorrow.

The subtitle of this volume, "Dreaming Venice," reflects the altered reality of the city that has long captivated dreams and imagination. Once a symbol of resilience and wonder, Venice has, in recent times, become virtually inaccessible, a victim of its own allure and the forces of nature.

This volume shares many connections with its predecessors. Like Imagine Math 7, it begins with a tribute to the Italian artist Mimmo Paladino, who has created a new series of ten original and unique works of art exclusively for Imagine Math 8. The involvement of a diverse range of artists, art historians, designers, and musicians, including Linda D. Henderson, Marco Pierini, Claudio Ambrosini, and Davide Amodio, adds depth and richness to the book.

Furthermore, this volume explores the intersection of comics and mathematics in a Disney-inspired key, offering a range of applications from origami to mathematical models for addressing world hunger. Special attention is given to classical and modern architecture, with a focus on Tullia Iori's contributions.

As with previous volumes in the series, the topics are approached with rigor, yet captivating and evocative. The authors provide detailed and comprehensive explanations, making the content accessible to readers of all levels. This book offers an all-encompassing exploration of the world of mathematics and culture, encompassing a wide range of subjects and perspectives.

Weight: 1273g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030926892
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022