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'''Geometry''' is a branch of mathematics concerned with questions of shape, size, relative position of figures, and the properties of space. A mathematician who works in the field of geometry is called a geometer. | '''Geometry''' is a branch of mathematics concerned with questions of shape, size, relative position of figures, and the properties of space. A mathematician who works in the field of geometry is called a geometer. | ||
| − | Geometry arose independently in a number of early cultures as a practical way for dealing with [[length]]s, [[area]]s, and [[volume]]s. Geometry began to see elements of formal [[mathematical science]] emerging in the West as early as the 6th century BC. By the 3rd century BC, geometry was put into an [[axiomatic system|axiomatic form]] by [[Euclid]], whose treatment, [[Euclid's Elements|Euclid's ''Elements'']], set a standard for many centuries to follow | + | Geometry arose independently in a number of early cultures as a practical way for dealing with [[length]]s, [[area]]s, and [[volume]]s. Geometry began to see elements of formal [[mathematical science]] emerging in the West as early as the 6th century BC. By the 3rd century BC, geometry was put into an [[axiomatic system|axiomatic form]] by [[Euclid]], whose treatment, [[Euclid's Elements|Euclid's ''Elements'']], set a standard for many centuries to follow. |
| − | + | Geometry arose independently in India, with texts providing rules for geometric constructions appearing as early as the 3rd century BC. By the early 17th century, geometry had been put on a solid analytic footing by mathematicians such as [[René Descartes]] and [[Pierre de Fermat]]. Since then, and into modern times, geometry has expanded into [[non-Euclidean geometry]] and [[topological manifold|manifolds]], describing spaces that lie beyond the normal range of human experience. | |
| − | While geometry has evolved significantly | + | While geometry has evolved significantly over the years, there are some general concepts that are more or less fundamental to geometry. These include the concepts of points, lines, planes, surfaces, angles, and curves, as well as the more advanced notions of manifolds and topology or metric. |
Geometry has applications to many fields, including art, architecture, physics, as well as to other branches of mathematics. | Geometry has applications to many fields, including art, architecture, physics, as well as to other branches of mathematics. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:17, 18 December 2018
Geometry is a branch of mathematics concerned with questions of shape, size, relative position of figures, and the properties of space. A mathematician who works in the field of geometry is called a geometer.
Geometry arose independently in a number of early cultures as a practical way for dealing with lengths, areas, and volumes. Geometry began to see elements of formal mathematical science emerging in the West as early as the 6th century BC. By the 3rd century BC, geometry was put into an axiomatic form by Euclid, whose treatment, Euclid's Elements, set a standard for many centuries to follow.
Geometry arose independently in India, with texts providing rules for geometric constructions appearing as early as the 3rd century BC. By the early 17th century, geometry had been put on a solid analytic footing by mathematicians such as René Descartes and Pierre de Fermat. Since then, and into modern times, geometry has expanded into non-Euclidean geometry and manifolds, describing spaces that lie beyond the normal range of human experience.
While geometry has evolved significantly over the years, there are some general concepts that are more or less fundamental to geometry. These include the concepts of points, lines, planes, surfaces, angles, and curves, as well as the more advanced notions of manifolds and topology or metric.
Geometry has applications to many fields, including art, architecture, physics, as well as to other branches of mathematics.
Pages in category "Geometry"
The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.
