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Language: English
Published by Collegium Graphicum, Oregon, USA, 1972(Rt), 1972
Seller: Peter Moore Bookseller, (Est. 1970. PBFA, BCSA), Cambridge, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Good. pp.(iv)+(viii)+144 (numbered rectos only; i.e. 288). 22cm. Decorated title page. Line illustrations throughout the text and two folding illustrations tipped in. Table of figures multiplied by themselves (e.g. 2 x 2 = 4. 620 x 620 = 384400 etc). Index. Decorated boards (soft covers). Title label. A facsimile printing of the original edition of Venice 1564 in 'The Printed Sources of Western Art' series edited by Theodore Besterman. No.24.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an early 16th-century guide to measuring the world around you. At a time when accurate measurement was rare and imprecise, this book provided a wealth of practical techniques that allowed readers to use geometry to measure the heights of towers, the distances to far-off objects, and the areas of fields. In advancing the understanding of measurement, this book expanded the possibilities for the budding architects, engineers, artists, and scholars of the Renaissance. Delving into the mathematical ideas behind these techniques and their broader historical significance, this book offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the origin of everyday measurement. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an early guide to surveying and geometry techniques for determining heights and distances. Originally published in 1559, it elucidated the mathematical principles for measuring inaccessible areas, such as the height of tall structures or the width of rivers, using geometry rather than a physical scale. Topics covered include using the author's invention, the "geometrical quadrant", as well as applications for various measuring instruments, such as the astrolabe. The author lays out how to apply mathematical formulas to architectural and engineering problems, and methods are also shared for measuring the height of the sun, stars, and planets. The techniques described here were vital to the advancement of science and construction in the Renaissance, and can still be used to solve measurement problems in architecture and engineering today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
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Add to basketHardback. Condition: New.
Condition: New. pp. 500.
Language: Italian
Published by Portland, Ore.: Collegium Graphicum. Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, distribution., 1972
ISBN 10: 0915346672 ISBN 13: 9780915346677
Seller: Wittenborn Art Books, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Decorative wrappers in matching slipcase. 294 pp. Facsimile reprint of 1564 edition. Text in Italian. Printed Sources of Western Art. Theodore Besterman, editor. An important contribution to art and architecture, which applied Euclidian geometry to measurement and perspective. (Graesse, I, 303). As new.
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Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
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Seller: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germany
Condition: New. pp. 500.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book shares two orations delivered by the humanist Cosimo Bartoli, a member of the Accademia Fiorentina, the literary academy responsible for elevating the Florentine vernacular to a prestigious literary and scholarly language. The two speeches are among the seven orations Bartoli gave as lectures on Dante's Divine Comedy between 1540 and 1548. In these lectures, Bartoli sought to fuse scientific and philosophical ideas with literary analysis, using Dante's epic poem as a springboard for intellectual exploration. The first oration centers around the nature of sight and the role of the eye. Bartoli begins with an invocation to young Florentines to rise above the mundane and delve into higher realms of knowledge and scholarship. The speech then explores the physiology of the eye and the process of vision, drawing on the theories of Aristotle and Plato to expound on the nature of sight and the importance of the eyes as a gateway to understanding the world. The second oration delves into the concept of faith. Bartoli argues that faith is not merely a matter of belief but a profound understanding of God's nature and the workings of the universe. He draws on the writings of St. Paul and St. Augustine to expound on the nature of faith and its role in human life. Throughout both orations, Bartoli intertwines literary analysis with philosophical and scientific discourse, reflecting the spirit of the Accademia Fiorentina and the broader intellectual climate of the 16th century. These speeches offer valuable insights into the humanist approach to literary interpretation and the interdisciplinary nature of Renaissance scholarship. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Language: Italian
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC, 2025
ISBN 10: 1023969599 ISBN 13: 9781023969598
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Per Vincenzo Ferrario, Milano, 1812
Seller: studio bibliografico pera s.a.s., LUCCA, LU, Italy
Brossura. Condition: discrete. Cm.17,2x10,5. Pg.VIII, 256. Brossura editoriale, da rilegare. Fioriture e una chiazza al piatto posteriore. Esemplare in barbe. Ritratto del Barbarossa inciso da A. Biasioli su disegno di A. Biasioli all'antiporta. In fine raffigurazione del Carroccio incisa da G. Gallina. > Gamba, 1247. 200 gr.
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book by the renowned author delivers a comprehensive exploration of measuring techniques known in the era of ancient Greece. It plunges readers into the fascinating world of surveying and measurement methods utilized by the great minds of antiquity, shedding light on the origins of geometry and trigonometry. The text meticulously details the applications of the quadrans, an instrument meticulously crafted for precision measurements, and showcases various triangular ratio techniques, including the famed Pythagorean Theorem. The author delves into the complexities of measuring distances, posing scenarios that ingeniously illustrate each method, such as determining the height of a tower using a plumb line and the quadrans. The book also explores indirect measurement techniques, enabling readers to calculate inaccessible heights using proportional reasoning and geometric principles. Throughout this illuminating treatise, the author emphasizes the significant contributions of ancient Greek scholars to the foundations of measurement and geometry. By unraveling the complexities of their methods, this book not only elucidates the history of these fields but reveals the remarkable intellectual prowess of these pioneering minds. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.