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“Anyone who has seen one of Virtual Image's products will be expecting not only a high standard of graphic images, but a wealth of relevant and accurate information as well. The original Art and Mathematics did not disappoint, and the 2nd edition is even better. Originally promoted as offering '... a thought-provoking look at the influence of mathematics on the visual arts', the new version expands on this, providing even more information about the maths/art interface, from the invention of single point perspective during the Renaissance to fractals and beyond. First impressions are of a very professional package, with stunning graphics, and as one delves into the contents, the impression is reinforced as the visual feast of ray-traced animated illustrations repeatedly astound and delight the viewer. It is truly a Cornucopia of the fruits of state-of-the-art computer graphics. And value there certainly is - while the disc should certainly be in the School's library (or perhaps two copies - one in each of the maths and art sections?) it also represents exceedingly good value for home use.”
John Bradshaw - Mathematics in School
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