--- product_id: 20930657 title: "Mathematics and Art: A Cultural History" price: "₹ 6779" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/20930657-mathematics-and-art-a-cultural-history store_origin: IN region: India --- # Mathematics and Art: A Cultural History **Price:** ₹ 6779 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mathematics and Art: A Cultural History - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 6779 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/20930657-mathematics-and-art-a-cultural-history) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A cultural history of the links between mathematics and art, from antiquity to today This is a cultural history of mathematics and art, from antiquity to the present. Mathematicians and artists have long been on a quest to understand the physical world they see before them and the abstract objects they know by thought alone. Taking readers on a tour of the practice of mathematics and the philosophical ideas that drive the discipline, Lynn Gamwell points out the important ways mathematical concepts have been expressed by artists. Sumptuous illustrations of artworks and cogent math diagrams are featured in Gamwell's comprehensive exploration. Gamwell begins by describing mathematics from antiquity to the Enlightenment, including Greek, Islamic, and Asian mathematics. Then focusing on modern culture, Gamwell traces mathematicians' search for the foundations of their science, such as David Hilbert's conception of mathematics as an arrangement of meaning-free signs, as well as artists' search for the essence of their craft, such as Aleksandr Rodchenko's monochrome paintings. She shows that self-reflection is inherent to the practice of both modern mathematics and art, and that this introspection points to a deep resonance between the two fields: Kurt Gödel posed questions about the nature of mathematics in the language of mathematics and Jasper Johns asked "What is art?" in the vocabulary of art. Throughout, Gamwell describes the personalities and cultural environments of a multitude of mathematicians and artists, from Gottlob Frege and Benoît Mandelbrot to Max Bill and Xu Bing. Mathematics and Art demonstrates how mathematical ideas are embodied in the visual arts and will enlighten all who are interested in the complex intellectual pursuits, personalities, and cultural settings that connect these vast disciplines. Review: My best Xmas present last year was Lynn Gamwell's Mathematics and ... - My best Xmas present last year was Lynn Gamwell's Mathematics and Art: a cultural history because I am awed by its volume of work and authorship. Its tome size surprised me. The easy to read narrative and depth of topics discuss many of my favorite poets, painters and scientists with new insight into their work. Asian mathematics is well represented. Cosmology and quantum mechanics are fashionable right now where as this book inspires one to think and observe the wonder of daily matter. There are some mistakes of fact such as stating that Galileo invented the telescope, which should not distract from this mighty piece of work. Thinking like a mathematician or an artist has never been this good. Review: Incredible - Beautifully crafted book. Informative, interesting. 6/5 stars ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #542,912 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #298 in Mathematics History #2,721 in Art History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 112 Reviews | ## Images ![Mathematics and Art: A Cultural History - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61CM5oizdzL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My best Xmas present last year was Lynn Gamwell's Mathematics and ... *by N***L on January 1, 2018* My best Xmas present last year was Lynn Gamwell's Mathematics and Art: a cultural history because I am awed by its volume of work and authorship. Its tome size surprised me. The easy to read narrative and depth of topics discuss many of my favorite poets, painters and scientists with new insight into their work. Asian mathematics is well represented. Cosmology and quantum mechanics are fashionable right now where as this book inspires one to think and observe the wonder of daily matter. There are some mistakes of fact such as stating that Galileo invented the telescope, which should not distract from this mighty piece of work. Thinking like a mathematician or an artist has never been this good. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible *by K***S on April 17, 2024* Beautifully crafted book. Informative, interesting. 6/5 stars ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lives up to my expectations *by V***K on February 5, 2016* I purchased this after hearing Lynn Gamwell on a mathematics podcast and was impressed enough to buy her book. I'm not disappointed. This is a very large and image-rich book with fascinating insights into the commonly neglected influence on art of mathematics (as well as science and physics). Pick it up (it's heavy) and read any page for a revealing and beautiful connection. ## Frequently Bought Together - Mathematics and Art: A Cultural History - Math Art: Truth, Beauty, and Equations - Deep Affinities: Art and Science --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/20930657-mathematics-and-art-a-cultural-history](https://www.desertcart.in/products/20930657-mathematics-and-art-a-cultural-history) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-09-12*