Zeno's Books

Title

Zeno's Books

Description

This artwork is composed of white leather-bound books inserted among the mathematics collection. Zeno of Elea, in the 6th century BC, argued that motion was impossible. His reasoning was that since the space between any two points can be infinitely subdivided (halved, then halved again, then halved again...), no moving object could ever reach its goal. This series of leather books, shrinking progressively, manifests Zeno's mathematical construction.

Location

8th Floor

Eighth Floor, near near restrooms

Creator

http://viaf.org/viaf/295149066359165600728

Chin, Mel, 1951-....