His 1967 book kymatic volume 1 first popularized the phenomena of cymatics the phrase coined by jenny which has become synonymous with wave phenomena and the creation of ethereal looking watersound images. This revised edition contains the complete english language text of thebilingual edition published in 1967, kymaticcymatics, as well as the entire text from cymatics, vol. The term cymatics was coined by dr hans jenny 19041972 and is the study of visible sound and vibration. It was jenny was coined the term cymatics containing the greek word, kyma which means wave. Cymatics by hans jenny, 97818888078, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Cymatics shows the influence of sound on matter and cells. The term was coined by hans jenny 19041972, a swiss follower of the philosophical school known as anthroposophy. Hans jenny, a swiss medical doctor, who in his spare time investigated the power of sound to create. The term for this field of science was retitled cymatics by hans jenny, a swiss medical doctor and a pioneer in this field. Cymatics was explored by hans jenny who published a book by that title in 1967. A static sonorous figure on a circular steel plate. Purchase of paperback includes free kindle download for portable referencing and easy printing.
Jennys groundbreaking books which vividly depict how audible sound structures matter. Sep 15, 2012 cymatics, the study of wave phenomena, was pioneered by swiss medical doctor and natural scientist, hans jenny 19041972. Cymatics was explored by jenny in his 1967 book, kymatik translated cymatics. The word cymatics derives from the greek kuma meaning billow or wave, to describe the p. Many consider this work to be the seminal most important demonstration of the ability of sound to shape substance. If you know enough about cymatics to be buying a book on it then youll probably know that the work of hans jenny is pretty much the authority on the field. Includes perimeters for defining notes by their coloroctaves, and cymatics images. Hans jenny with audible vibration on various substances. Hans jenny working with a cymatics apparatus the origin of cymatics cymatics the study of visible sound can be traced back at least years to african tribes who used the taut skin of drums sprinkled with small grains to divine future events. Cymatics applied biophysics aether research laboratory.
A study of wave phenomena and vibration by hans jenny. Hans jenny author of cymatics meet your next favorite book. It is derived from the greek kyma meaning wave and ta kymatica meaning matters pertaining to waves. Hans jenny 7 february 1899 9 january 1992 was a soil scientist and expert on pedology the study of soil in its natural environment, particularly the processes of soil formation. I did my dissertation and much of my third year university photography work on this topic and after all the. Cymatics is the study of visible sound and vibration, a subset of modal phenomena. The second volume came out in 1972, the year he died.
Basically everything you need to know about it and essentially 90% of the new findings in the field of cymatics is in this book. Charts of the varying pitches and temperaments, with correlative coloroctaves and intervals. In 1967, jenny published the first volume of cymatics. Alexander lauterwasser and the study of cymatics earths. Inspired by systems theory, the work of ernst chladni, and his medical practice, jenny began an investigation of periodic phenomena but especially the visual display of sound. Term coined by hans jenny 19041972, a swiss follower of the philosophical school known as anthroposophy. Jenny spent many hours observing the effects of sound upon matter.
Presents, through colour photograhps, the effects of sound vibrations on powders and liquids, as found throughout nature and art. His 1967 book kymatic volume 1 first popularized the phenomena ofcymatics the phrase coined by jenny which has become synonymous with wave phenomena and the creation of ethereal looking watersound images. Hans jenny, a swiss medical doctor, who in his spare time investigated the power of sound to create form. An assortment of cymatics books and dvds will be on hand, as will a copy of kelemens brand new book, the universality of the vortexsphere archetype. In 1967, hans jenny, a swiss doctor, published the book cymatics the structure and dynamics of waves and vibrations. Cymatics by jenny, hans and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Chris mooney, the science of why we dont believe in science duration. Jan 25, 2007 cymatics by hans jenny, 97818888078, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Their conclusions are published in a short and easytoread little book. The drum is one of the oldest known musical instruments.
A bridge to the unseen world cymatics and the cymascope. He served as 1949 president of the soil science society of america. Hans jenny spent half a lifetime bringing us the beautiful pictures and philosophical ideas that are present in cymatics. This revised edition contains the complete english language text of thebilingual edition published in 1967, kymatic cymatics, as well as the entire text from cymatics, vol. For over 25 years, poet, producer and publisher, jeff volk, has popularized the science of cymatics, producing videos of the pioneering experiments of swiss scientist dr. Dr jenny was a swiss doctor, artist, and researcher who pioneered the science of cymatics. Cymatics, the study of wave phenomena, is a science pioneered by swiss medical doctor and natural scientist, hans jenny 19041972.
Cymatics is from greek word for wave where it creates a modal vibrational phenomena. Cymatics hardcover january 1, 1967 by hans jenny author. Hans jenny, and republishing jenny s long outofprint cymatics books. Ultrasonic levitation from japan 3d cymatics by therealverbz. Complementary to his 30 min video, this book shows the numerous experiments that jenny performed as well as the conclusions that these studies led to. He used standing waves, piezoelectric amplifiers, and other methods and materials. Typically the surface of a plate, diaphragm or membrane is vibrated, and regions of maximum and minimum displacement are made visible in. Hans jenny an overview of the pioneering work done by dr. This book was a written and photographic documentation of the effects of sound vibrations on fluids, powders and liquid paste. Nov 23, 2014 more than a century later, dr hans jenny started to experiment with different liquids and solids and continuous vibrating frequencies to test the physics of sound further. A complete compilation of the original two volumes by hans jenny. A study of wave phenomena and vibration by hans jenny 2001, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Cymatics shows the influence of sound on matter and cells in.
Cymatics well, for me, cymatics is an almost magical tool. Quartz quartet how cymatic experiments visualize sound is shown in photos left. In 1680, robert hooke saw the nodal patterns associated with the modes of vibration of glass plates. Cymatics, the study of wave phenomena, was pioneered by swiss medical doctor and natural scientist, hans jenny 19041972. A brief history and how to build your own tonoscope cyma from the greek kyma the wave. Alexander lauterwasser born 1951, uberlingen, a german researcher and photographer based his work on work done by ernst chladni and hans jenny in the field of cymatics and published his book wasser klang bilder water sound images in 2002. In this book jenny showed what happens when one takes various materials like sand, spores, iron filings, water, etc. His latest publication, water sound images, showcases exciting new research of german photographer.
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