The Philosophy of Lines

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Exploring the concept of lines in art and culture, this book delves into their historical significance from Antiquity to modern times. It presents a "philosophy of lines," examining their roles in art, architecture, and science while comparing Western and Eastern traditions. Notable artists like Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky are discussed alongside Chinese and Japanese calligraphy. The text highlights how lines reflect cultural psychological states and traces their evolution, including the impact of non-Euclidean geometry on modern art and virtual reality.