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Are There Connections Between the Mathematical Thought and Architecture of Sir Christopher Wren?

In: Architecture and Mathematics from Antiquity to the Future

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  • Maria Zack

    (Point Loma Nazarene University, Department of Mathematical, Information and Computer Sciences)

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The massive reconstruction effort after the Great London Fire of 1666 was led by Christopher Wren and Robert Hooke, both of whom were founding members of the Royal Society, and, until the Great Fire, both were best known for their work in mathematics, physics and astronomy. Wren has been credited with designing St. Paul’s Cathedral as well as more than 50 parish churches that were built as part of the post-fire restoration of the City of London. Current scholarship indicates that the parish churches were most likely designed by Wren, Hooke and others that worked in their office. However, based on Hooke’s diaries and some parish vestry minutes, it is possible to link certain specific church designs with Wren or Hooke. Using the church architecture of Wren and Hooke as illustrations, this paper discusses the evidence for and against the notion that Wren’s mathematical and scientific knowledge directly influenced his architectural designs.

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  • Maria Zack, 2015. "Are There Connections Between the Mathematical Thought and Architecture of Sir Christopher Wren?," Springer Books, in: Kim Williams & Michael J. Ostwald (ed.), Architecture and Mathematics from Antiquity to the Future, edition 127, chapter 0, pages 243-255, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-319-00143-2_16
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-00143-2_16
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