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A Beginner's Guide to Constructing the Universe
Michael S. Schneider's illustrated exploration of the numbers one through ten and the geometric shapes associated with them. Drawing on mathematics, nature, art, architecture and mythology, he shows how these archetypal patterns recur throughout the world, and includes construction exercises with compass and straightedge. It is an accessible introduction to sacred geometry and number symbolism suitable for general readers and educators.
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