Women, Art and Geometry in Southern Africa

Women, Art and Geometry in Southern Africa
Author: Paulus Gerdes
Publisher: Africa Research and Publications
Total Pages: 264
Release: 1998
Genre: Decoration and ornament
ISBN:

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The main objective of the book is to call attention to some mathematical ideas incorporated in the patterns invented by women in Southern Africa. An appreciation of these mathematical traditions may lead to their preservation, revival and development. Use of female art traditional forms has implications in the field of mathematics education.


Women, Art and Geometry in Southern Africa
Language: en
Pages: 264
Authors: Paulus Gerdes
Categories: Decoration and ornament
Type: BOOK - Published: 1998 - Publisher: Africa Research and Publications

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The main objective of the book is to call attention to some mathematical ideas incorporated in the patterns invented by women in Southern Africa. An appreciatio
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Language: en
Pages: 278
Authors: Paulus Gerdes
Categories: Art
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Language: en
Pages: 40
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Women and Geometry in Southern Africa
Language: en
Pages: 201
Authors: Paulus Gerdes
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Geometry from Africa
Language: en
Pages: 236
Authors: Paulus Gerdes
Categories: Juvenile Nonfiction
Type: BOOK - Published: 1999-09-30 - Publisher: Cambridge University Press

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This book draws on geometric ideas from cultural activities from Subsaharan Africa to develop mathematical reasoning.