The Worlds of Oronce Fine: Mathematics, Instruments and Print in Renaissance France

Name: The Worlds of Oronce Fine: Mathematics, Instruments and Print in Renaissance France
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By Alexander Marr

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Oronce Fine was one of the most prolific mathematicians of sixteenth-century Europe and is a much understudied figure, until now. This volume is the first collection of essays to assess his diverse career, and it brings together an international group of experts to examine afresh Fine’s life and work in Renaissance mathematics. From the role of mathematics in natural philosophy to the practical uses of instruments, from teaching mathemetics to map-making, the book charts this remarkable polymath’s position in the flourishing arts and sciences of his age. The subjects covered include Fine’s role as royal lecturer (at the court of France), geometry, the printing of mathematics, sundials, cosmography and geography, cartographical methods, algebra, the water-clock, and Fine’s role in international controversies. The glorious cover illustration shows Oronce Fine’s printed world map of 1534. In order of appearance, the contributors to the volume are: Alexander Marr, Isabelle Pantin, Angela Axworthy, Pascal Brioist, Sven Dupré, Catherine Eagleton, Jean-Marc Besse, Adam Mosley, Jean-Jacques Brioist, Henrique Leitão, Giovanna Cifoletti, Anthony Turner and Stephen Clucas. The volume is thoroughly foot-noted and there’s an index.

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Number of Pages:: 240
Release Date:: 2009-11-26
Publication Date:: 2009-11-26
Publisher:: Shaun Tyas
Languages:: Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:: 1900289962

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