Print of Pythagoras discovering acoustics
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Woodcut by Gafurius of Pythagoras called "Theorica Musicae" (1492). Pythagoras discovering acoustics and the mathematical rationale of musical pitch and harmony with pipes. Woodcut form Gaffurio's Theorica musicae (1480). Pythagoras of Samos (570 - 495 BC) was an ancient Ionian Greek philosopher. His political and religious teachings were well known and influenced the philosophies of Plato and Aristotle. Pythagoras was credited with many mathematical and scientific discoveries, including the Pythagorean theorem, Pythagorean tuning, the five regular solids, the Theory of Proportions, the sphericity of the Earth, and the identity of the morning and evening stars as the planet Venus. © New York Public Library / Science Source
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Bring a touch of ancient wisdom into your space with our Framed Prints from the Media Storehouse range. This piece, featuring 'Pythagoras, Ancient Greek Philosopher' by New York Public Library's ScienceSource collection, shows the renowned philosopher discovering the secrets of acoustics and musical harmony through his experiments with pipes. A timeless reminder of human curiosity and ingenuity.
A 16th-century woodcut of Pythagoras, the ancient Greek philosopher, is seen in a detailed illustration from Gaffurio's Theorica musicae. In this image, Pythagoras sits among pipes and other instruments as he explores the mathematical basis of musical harmony and pitch.
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