Knots, & Cord

Description

Parametrics, All Knotted Up, and Rod & Cord examines the surprising connections between everyday concepts of measurement, the symbolism of knots, and the ancient tools used to understand time, geometry, and the heavens. Drawing on archaeology, history, textile traditions, astronomy, and the research of Robert Duncan-Enzmann, the book traces how cords, rods, woven patterns, and mathematical symbols influenced navigation, architecture, and cultural memory. Written for readers interested in symbolism, ancient science, and the hidden history of mathematics, it offers a fresh perspective on familiar objects that shaped civilization.