Observing the world through images: diagrams and figures in the early-modern arts and sciences

The well-illustrated articles in Observing the World through Images offer insights into the uses of images in astronomy, mathematics, instrument-making, medicine and alchemy, highlighting shared forms as well as those peculiar to individual disciplines. Themes addressed include: the processes of ima...

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Weitere Verfasser: Jardine, Nicholas 1943- (HerausgeberIn), Fay, Isla (HerausgeberIn)
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Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Leiden ; Boston Brill 2014
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Zusammenfassung:The well-illustrated articles in Observing the World through Images offer insights into the uses of images in astronomy, mathematics, instrument-making, medicine and alchemy, highlighting shared forms as well as those peculiar to individual disciplines. Themes addressed include: the processes of image production and communication; the transformation of images through copying and adaptation for new purposes; genres and traditions of imagery in particular scientific disciplines; the mnemonic and pedagogical value of diagrams; the relationship between text and image; and the roles of diagrams as tools to think with
Beschreibung:"This collection of essays developped out of a workshop held on 23-24 June 2011 at the University Library, Cambridge." -Einleitung. - Originally publ. as Vol. XVIII, Nos. 1/2.2013 of Brill's journal Early Science and Medicine
"Originally published as Volume XVIII, Nos. 1-2 (2013) of Brill's journal Early science and medicine."- Rückseite der Titelseite
Beschreibung:233 Seiten Illustrationen 25 cm
ISBN:9789004263840

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