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324- The Geometry of Perspective

Friday, April 15, 2011: 8:00 AM-9:00 AM
Grand Ballroom X (JW Marriott)
Lead Speaker:
David A. Thomas

The geometric basis of architectural drawing was first developed by Leon Battista Alberti in Renaissance Italy in the 1400s. Using The Geometers Sketchpad, this presentation will discuss Alberti's method and explore its mathematical basis using the cross ratio and related concepts.

Presentation Format: 9-12 Session
Grade Band Audience: Higher Education, 9 to 12

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