"Comprehending Beauty in Mathematics and in Music"

Edward Rothstein's recent book, "Emblems of Mind: the Inner Life of Music and Mathematics," investigates not only what music and mathematics have in common, but the reasons why the two fields are so intimately related as they seem to be. What is beautiful about creative work in the two fields? Can one find parallels in the concepts of beauty? What is the role of comprehension?

Victor Hill discusses some aspects of Rothstein's work and enlarges upon them with ideas of his own, using selected recorded examples.

Further information is available from Dr. Hill by e-mail, phone, FAX, or U.S. mail, as listed on the home page.

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