Co-ordinate geometry, 16th century C017 / 6997
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Co-ordinate geometry, 16th century C017 / 6997
Co-ordinate geometry. 16th-century woodcut showing a man pierced by spear-like rods, to show terms used in co-ordinate geometry. The labels are in Latin: width (latitudo), length (longitudo) and depth (profunditas). The ends of each rod are also labelled: to the right (dextrorsum), to the left (sinistrorsum), upwards (sursum), downwards (deorsum), backwards (retrorsum) and forwards (antrorsum). This artwork is from Aepitoma omnis phylosophiae (1504) by the German author Georg Reisch (c.1467-1525). This work is better known as Margarita philosophica and was first published in 1503
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1500s 1503 1504 16th Century Aepitoma Omnis Phylosophiae Axes Axis Cartography Depth Direction Directions Encyclopaedia Encyclopedia Geometry Georg Reisch German Latin Text Left Length Linguistics Margarita Philosophica Mediaeval Medieval Middle Ages Three Dimensions Upwards Woodcut Word Words Backwards Forwards Term Terminology Width
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This 16th-century woodcut, titled "Co-ordinate Geometry" offers a fascinating glimpse into the historical development of mathematical concepts. Created by German author Georg Reisch in his renowned work Margarita philosophica, this intricate artwork showcases a man pierced by spear-like rods, each representing different terms used in co-ordinate geometry. The Latin labels accompanying the rods provide insight into their purpose: width (latitudo), length (longitudo), and depth (profunditas). Additionally, the ends of each rod are labeled to indicate various directions - rightwards (dextrorsum), leftwards (sinistrorsum), upwards (sursum), downwards (deorsum), backwards (retrorsum), and forwards (antrorsum). Within this monochrome illustration lies a wealth of knowledge about spatial dimensions and terminology from the Middle Ages. The detailed depiction invites viewers to explore the three-dimensional world through linguistic lenses. It serves as an invaluable resource for scholars studying medieval mathematics, cartography, and linguistics. Preserved within the Middle Temple Library's collection and made available through Science Photo Library's archives, this print not only represents an important milestone in mathematical history but also highlights how art can be utilized to convey complex ideas across centuries.
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