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International Studies in Phenomenology and Philosophy

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224101

To know how to see

Frank Swetz

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

Published in:

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.