Tag Archives: geometry

Book review: Tales of Impossibility

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Brent

[Disclosure of Material Connection: Princeton Press kindly provided me with a free review copy of this book. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own.] Tales of Impossibility: The 2000-Year Quest to Solve … Continue reading →

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Straightedge and compass construction challenges

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Brent

I haven’t written here in quite a while—I’ve switched into “work on research for my dissertation really hard so that I can actually graduate” mode, and with a 21-month old in the mix that leaves very little time for blogging. … Continue reading →

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Book review: Viewpoints: Mathematical Perspective and Fractal Geometry in Art

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Brent

This book is certainly quite different from the sort I usually read and review—but I am always interested in new and creative ways to teach mathematics! This is quite a fun book. It’s all about visual art and some of … Continue reading →

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