--- product_id: 61215409 title: "Crystal and Dragon: The Cosmic Dance of Symmetry and Chaos in Nature, Art and Consciousness" brand: "david wade" price: "VT8113" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/61215409-crystal-and-dragon-the-cosmic-dance-of-symmetry-and-chaos store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Crystal and Dragon: The Cosmic Dance of Symmetry and Chaos in Nature, Art and Consciousness **Brand:** david wade **Price:** VT8113 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Crystal and Dragon: The Cosmic Dance of Symmetry and Chaos in Nature, Art and Consciousness by david wade - **How much does it cost?** VT8113 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/61215409-crystal-and-dragon-the-cosmic-dance-of-symmetry-and-chaos) ## Best For - david wade enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted david wade brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Crystal and Dragon: The Cosmic Dance of Symmetry and Chaos in Nature, Art and Consciousness - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51PJ+fVLnYL.jpg) ![Crystal and Dragon: The Cosmic Dance of Symmetry and Chaos in Nature, Art and Consciousness - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31huBvgfimL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The art, philosophy, and science of dynamic pattern *by R***M on Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2013* Crystal and Dragon, the title of this book, is the elegant metaphor used by David Wade for the primal dualities of form/flow, order/disorder, causality/chance, symmetry/asymmetry, reductionism/emergence. The book is a series of essays on the dance in which these fundamental dualities engage in the physical world and in the world of aesthetics. Wade's point of view is that from the perspective of our emerging scientific and philosophical understanding, it is the ever-changing intertwining of these polarities that is responsible for the dynamical patterns which make the amazing universe we know and of which we are a part.While the reductionism of classical science and physics has yielded enormous insights into the nature of things, it is emergent properties, essentially impossible to deduce from the parts, that make the world like it is. The book engages this theme on many levels and in many ways, not only in the realm of science, but also in art and philosophy. A considerable part of the book is given to a discussion of the art and philosophy of China, notably its taoist influences, that for centuries have valued dynamic flow and change between matching opposites as embodying the true essence of cosmic pattern.I fully agree with Wade's view that this is a fresh way of looking at the world, and that it is an important one that few of us truly appreciate.There is something very attractive about Crystal and Dragon. I have had a copy for most of its 20 odd years of existence and still find it rewarding and thought provoking, whether for sustained reading or just for dipping into. It is profusely illustrated and offers a wide-ranging cultural tour of art and science, past and present. Certainly the subject and message are as important as ever, and I think that in its scope and approachability the book remains unique. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great read. *by K***R on Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2021* Extraordinary, beautiful, profound, literate, accessible and with illustrations that greatly enhance the text. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love Wadeʻs work *by M***R on Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2018* I love Wadeʻs work, and in the Crystal and Dragon itʻs great to begin better understanding the various symbolic/sign systems and how they intersect. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/61215409-crystal-and-dragon-the-cosmic-dance-of-symmetry-and-chaos](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/61215409-crystal-and-dragon-the-cosmic-dance-of-symmetry-and-chaos) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*