Author: Gerretsen, Johan C.H. & Johannes de Groot.
Title: Proceedings of the International Congress of Mathematicians, 1954. Amsterdam, September 2-September 9. (Editorial committee. Volume 1 : Organizational data - One hour lectures - Short lectures; Volume 2 : Short lectures; Volume 3 : Stated addresses in sections, symposia.
Description: Groningen : erven P. Noordhoff & Amsterdam : North Holland Pub. Co., 1954-582 1957. 3 Volumes. Orig. cloth bindings. 582; [4],440; 560 pp. Fine, unread set. Mailorder only - Alleen verzending mogelijk. Book condition : very good. - The International Congress of Mathematicians was held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, from 2 September to 9 September 1954. The Congress was attended by 1553 full members and 567 associate members. On the initiative of the ICM, an extensive solo art exhibition with M.C. Escher’s work was held in the Stedelijk Museum. The organising committee chaired by Amsterdam professor of Mathematics N.G. de Bruijn put Escher on a pedestal as a unique link between art and mathematics.

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