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A Mathematical Look at a Medieval Cathedral
Year of Award: 2004
Award: Trevor Evans
Publication Information: Math Horizons, Apr. 2003, pp. 11-15, 31
Summary: A master mason could adeptly and repeatedly apply a few simple geometric operations and tools, such as the mason’s large compass, to produce a myriad of sophisticated designs.
About the Author: (from Math Horizons, Apr. 2003) Hugh McCague is a professor at York University.