"A family explores paintings and other masterpieces at the art museum. The paintings are brilliant--and many of them have mathematical dimensions, whether visible or hidden"--Back cover.
Discusses the nature of beauty, examining the proportions and patterns in architecture, art, and music that are commonly considered aesthetically pleasing.
Presents a guide to optical patterns and symmetry, in simple text with illustrations, including information on the artist M.C. Escher, tessellation, Islamic art, and math.