- ISBN13: 9780123741509
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Product Description
A deep yet accessible analysis of the physics of light and sound, and how our eyes and
ears detect them, is not only intellectually enjoyable, but also useful to understand and
interpret the world in which we live, all the phenomena that take place around us, and how
we perceive them. In short, how we interface with our planet, its inhabitants, and their
creations. Understanding the physics of light and sound may also increase the appreciation
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#1 by Dewitt Strong on June 28, 2010 - 5:22 pm
I retired to Madison, WI because the UW-Madison allows seniors to audit classes free. The great majority of my classes have been in the School of Music. I always watch for complementary courses to broaden and deepen my musical knowledge.
That is how I found Physics in the Art, a wonderful course taught by Professor P.U.P.A Gilbert. Her book bears the same title. The course studies the physics of light (think art, painting and photography) and periodic oscillations (think music). High school geometry is the only background you need.
I found the book so interesting that I read it in one sitting. It is the most understandable and comprehensible science book I have read. It deals with and explains matters we encounter every day but never quite knew how they worked.
I told Professor Gilbert that her book was a spellbinding as any Sherlock Holmes or Dorothy Sayers mysteries (my favorites)
If there is room for only one science book on your shelves, this is it.
Rating: 5 / 5