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The Divine Proportions of Luca Pacioli: A Novel Based on the Life of Luca Pacioli,Used
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How we account for the setbacks in our lives is how we determine what our legacy will be.An orphan from a small town in Italy, Pacioli came of age during the Renaissance seemingly destined for a life of struggle and obscurity. But the young genius had the good fortune of meeting mentors who recognized his uncanny ability with numbers and introduced him to renowned artists and philosophers, royalty, and popes.At a time when the Western world still used Roman numerals and colleges didnt teach mathematics, Pacioli was determined to share his passion and make it accessible and understandable. Apprentice to an artist, but a terrible artist himself, he became a master at calculating perspective in painting and helped Leonardo da Vinci identify and conquer the problems that had kept him from completing The Last Supper. Later tasked with teaching mathematics without a textbook, the future father of accounting wrote his ownfollowed by books on doubleentry bookkeeping, chess, and the divine proportion.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Divine Proportions of Luca Pacioli'? A: The main theme of the novel explores how setbacks and challenges shape one's legacy, highlighting the life of Luca Pacioli during the Renaissance.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Divine Proportions of Luca Pacioli' is W. A. W. Parker.
- Q: What is the book's genre? A: This book falls under the Biographical genre, focusing on the life and contributions of Luca Pacioli.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Divine Proportions of Luca Pacioli' published? A: The book was published on September 26, 2019.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in mathematics? A: Yes, the book is suitable for readers interested in mathematics, as it delves into Pacioli's contributions to accounting and mathematics during the Renaissance.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or images? A: The product details do not specify if the book includes illustrations or images.
- Q: What can I learn from reading this book? A: Readers can learn about the life of Luca Pacioli, his impact on mathematics, and how he overcame personal challenges during the Renaissance.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young adults? A: While the book is primarily biographical, it can be suitable for young adults interested in historical figures and mathematics.