Mathematics Collection (#52)

Swarm intelligence, artwork
Swarm intelligence, computer artwork

Electronic calculator

Learning arithmetic
MODEL RELEASED. Learning arithmetic. 4-year-old boy holding a blackboard with the equation 1+1=2 on it. A fundamental part of human intelligence is the ability to produce abstract representations

Boy counting on his fingers
MODEL RELEASED. Boy counting on his fingers to complete his maths homework. He is six years old

Abacus and calculator

Fractal, artwork
Fractal, computer artwork

Torus knot, computer artwork

Cubes, computer artwork

Jean-Louis Calandrini, Swiss physicist
Jean-Louis Calandrini (1703-1758), Swiss physicist. Calandrini studied physics at Geneva Academy (the future University of Geneva), later being appointed professor of mathematics

Jean Taisnier, Belgian mathematician
Jean Taisnier (1508-1562), Belgian mathematician. Taisnier published on a wide range of topics, including the physics of falling bodies, magnetism, perpetual motion, astronomy, and mathematics

Josef Petzval, Hungarian mathematician
Josef Max Petzval (1807-1891), Hungarian mathematician and inventor of pioneering camera lenses. In 1840, in collaboration with Peter Voigtlander

Number code, 19th century
Number code. System of semaphore-like symbols used as a code for numbers. A combination of 36 left and right arm and leg positions can be used to encode the numbers from 1 to 9999

Gabriel Cramer, Swiss mathematician
Gabriel Cramer (1704-1752), Swiss mathematician. Cramer was a professor at the University of Geneva. His best-known work was his treatise on algebraic curves, published in 1750

Jacques Inaudi, Italian calculator
Jacques Inaudi (1867-1950), Italian calculator. Inaudi was a child prodigy, able to perform feats of mental arithmetic from a young age

Science illustrations, 17-18th centuries

Donatello
Statue of Donato di Niccolo Donatello (c.1386-1466) in the Loggia of the Uffizi Gallery, Florence. Florentine sculptor whose marble figures of St

Plato (c. 428 BC-c. 347 BC)
Plato (c.428 BC-c.347 BC)

Questi et inventioni diverse by Tartaglia
Questi et inventioni diverse by Niccolo Tartaglia. Fold-out plate from the publication Questi et inventioni diverse, 1546, by the Italian mathematician Niccolo Tartaglia (1499-1557)

Mathematical diagram by Niccolo Tartaglia. 16th Century mathematical diagram from La noua scientia by the Italian mathematician Niccolo Tartaglia (1550)

Searching, conceptual artwork

John Dee, British mathematician
John Dee (1527-1608). 19th Century artwork of the British mathematician, astronomer, astrologer and occultist John Dee. Dee was an expert in geometry and trigonometry

Mathematical compasses, 1624 diagram
Mathematical compasses. 17th Century diagram showing the use of mathematical proportional compasses. Published in Usage du compas de proportion by Denis Henrion (1624)

Niccolo Tartaglia, Italian mathematician
Niccolo Tartaglia (1499-1557). 1546 woodcut portrait of the Italian mathematician Niccolo Tartaglia. Tartaglias greatest mathematical achievement was the solution to cubic equations

La noua scientia de Niccolo Tartaglia. 16th Century woodcut illustration of various figures, symbolising various disciplines (e.g)

Lord Kelvin, British physicist
Lord Kelvin (1824-1907), British physicist and mathematician. Born William Thomson, he was co-discover in 1852 of the Joule-Thomson effect

Harmonograph images, 19th century

Eugene Catalan, French mathematician

Tartaglias artillery book, 1550 edition
Tartaglias artillery book. Frontispiece to the 1550 second edition of Nova Scientia (New Knowledge, or New Science) by the Italian mathematician and engineer Niccolo Fontana Tartaglia (1499-1557)

Von Brauns Mars Project, 1952
This classic on space travel was first published in 1953, when interplanetary space flight was considered science fiction by most of those who considered it at all

Da Vincis notebook. Late 19th Century reproduction of a page from a notebook written by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). Published circa 1894-1904

Andre-Marie Ampere, French physicist
Andre-Marie Ampere (1775-1836), French physicist and pioneer of electrodynamics. Ampere also worked as a mathematician and chemist. He was elected to the French Academy of Sciences in 1814

17th Century calculator, artwork
17th Century calculator. Historical artwork showing the internal mechanism of a 17th Century mechanical device used for performing mathematical multiplications. Published in 1673

Franklins magic circle of circles
Magic circle of circles. Figure derived by Benjamin Franklin containing the numbers 12 to 75 inclusive on a set of concentric circular spaces across eight radii

Pythagoras (c. 580-500 BC)
Pythagoras founded a secretive, mystic cult which tried to describe the universe in terms of numbers. He found that there is no whole fraction or rational number that is the square root of 2

Euclid (c. 325 BC-c. 265 BC), ancient Greek mathematician. Euclid taught mathematics at Alexandria, Egypt, but little more is known about his life

Petrus Van Musschenbroek (1692 - 1761)
PETRUS VAN MUSSCHENBROEK Petrus Van Musschenbroek, Dutch mathematician and physicist (Leiden, 1692 - 1761). Inventor of the Leyden bottle, the first electric capacitor

Sofia(Sofya) Vasilyevna Kovalevskaya
Sofia Vasilyevna Kovalevskaya (1850-1891), Russian mathematician. Kovalevskaya was the first female member of the St Petersburg Academy of Sciences

Johannes Kepler monument, artwork
Johannes Kepler monument. Artwork of the monument and statue to the German mathematician, astronomer and astrologer Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), erected in his birthplace of Weil der Stadt, Germany

Digital knowledge, conceptual image
MODEL RELEASED. Digital knowledge, conceptual image. Human hand reaching into a stream of numbers, representing a search for knowledge in the digital information age

Plastic items. Selection of common plastic items, including a ruler and letter stencils

Pyramid C009 / 7026
Pyramid, with its glowing tip circled. The pyramid shape has had many mysterious beliefs associated with it, and is famously found in the architecture of Ancient Egypt where they were built as tombs

Mathematics symbols. Array of basic mathematics symbols formed from metal construction set parts

Key to science, conceptual image
Key to science. Conceptual image of a key, representing research and theories that unlock the mysteries of science

Decision paths, conceptual image
Decision paths. Conceptual image of a woman walking in a park along a path that forks into two, and then branches further. This represents the choices made when making a series of decisions

Impossible figure, artwork
Impossible figure. Computer artwork of a mug on a piece of paper, both with impossible figures drawn on them. Impossible figures are objects that can be drawn but not created

Men playing Go, artwork
Two Chinese men playing Go. Image from circa 1870-1890

Scientific equipment, historical artwork
Scientific equipment. Historical artwork of a range of equipment used for scientific measurements and drawings. At centre left is a hydrostatic balance

Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543)
Nicolaus Copernicus Polish astronomer who began the revolution that overthrew more than 1000 years of astronomical thought

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"Mathematics: Unveiling the Beauty of Numbers and Patterns" Step into the mesmerizing world of mathematics, where intricate shapes and complex equations intertwine to reveal the secrets of our universe. From the captivating Mandelbrot Set, a masterpiece of fractal geometry, to the enchanting 19th-century Moroccan wall feature adorned with mathematical motifs, every corner holds a story waiting to be unraveled. Behold the Fibonacci spiral, an artwork that showcases nature's hidden harmony through its perfectly balanced curves. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter brilliant minds like Marie Curie, whose groundbreaking discoveries in science were rooted in her profound understanding of mathematics. Richard Feynman's caricature reminds us of his exceptional contributions to quantum mechanics and his ability to make even the most abstract concepts accessible. Ludwig Wittgenstein's caricature stands as a testament to his philosophical exploration on logic and language intertwined with mathematical reasoning. The Mandelbrot fractal takes us on a journey through infinite complexity within finite boundaries—a visual representation of chaos theory at its finest. Glimpses from Evariste Galois' manuscript remind us of his tragic yet revolutionary work in algebraic equations that laid foundations for modern algebra. Turning pages towards Leonardo Pacciolis' Summa de Arithmetica reveals ancient wisdom passed down generations—an ode to arithmetic's timeless significance. Particle physics equations beckon us into realms unseen—the language used by scientists worldwide to understand fundamental particles shaping our existence. Quasicrystals captivate with their symmetrical patterns defying conventional notions—mathematical wonders discovered only recently but echoing throughout nature since time immemorial. And let us not forget the humble logarithm table—a tool that revolutionized calculations across countless disciplines. In this vast tapestry woven by numbers and formulas lies humanity's quest for knowledge and understanding. Mathematics is more than just calculations; it is an art form that transcends borders and time, revealing the profound beauty hidden within our world.