Art

A new approach to the artistic legacy of European artisans which ranges from the anonymous craftsmen of the early Middle Ages to the celebrated designers of the Bauhaus in the 1920s. The book focuses on a series of the finest objects in the museum's collection.

Framed by its historic harbor and rivers, poised between old and new, Boston is a special place with a dynamic story. This up-to-date photographic study discovers unique viewpoints and celebrates culture, history and tradition. It visits the best-loved sites--Acorn Street, the Public Garden, the Charles--with a fresh eye. It studies the newest architecture and honors venerable sculpture. With aerial photography and twilit skylines, it captures topography and makes new connections.

Describes how fractals were discovered, explains their unique properties, and discusses the mathematical foundation of fractals.