Some Historical and Economic Facts behind the Geometry of Circles and Squares

The two popular geometrical shapes – circle and square – have long attracted the attention of scholars in mathematics, philosophy, religion, architecture, art and traditions of the human society. Following is a brief review of the use of these two images in historical perspective.

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Published in:Zagreb International Review of Economics & Business 2024-05, Vol.27 (1), p.301-325
Main Author: Sharma, Soumitra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Architecture
ensō
feng shui
frustum
Geometry
mandal
Mathematics
Philosophy
Pythagorean Theorem
Religion
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Summary:The two popular geometrical shapes – circle and square – have long attracted the attention of scholars in mathematics, philosophy, religion, architecture, art and traditions of the human society. Following is a brief review of the use of these two images in historical perspective.
ISSN:1331-5609
1849-1162
DOI:10.2478/zireb-2024-0014