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To know how to see
pp. 261-275
Abstract
A doting admirer, fascinated by dynamic representations of swirling waters and lifelike depictions of the human form, asked Leonardo da Vinci how he could so vividly capture the essence of his subjects. The master responded, "One must know how to see."
Publication details
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Mukhopadhyay Swapna, Roth Wolff-Michael (2012) Alternative forms of knowing (in) mathematics: celebrations of diversity of mathematical practices. Rotterdam, SensePublishers.
Pages: 261-275
DOI: 10.1007/978-94-6091-921-3_13
Full citation:
Swetz Frank (2012) „To know how to see“, In: S. Mukhopadhyay & W. Roth (eds.), Alternative forms of knowing (in) mathematics, Rotterdam, SensePublishers, 261–275.