Geometry Collection (page 9)

Method of measuring angles with a cross-staff, 1636. Edmund Gunter (1581-1626) was an English mathematician and astronomer who invented many measuring instruments which bear his name; Gunters Chain

Forms of astrolabe in use for surveying, 1650. Vignette from a multiplication table

Surveying, from Levinus Hulsius Instrumentorum Mechanicorum, Frankfurt-am-Main, 1605. Artist: Levinus Hulsius
Surveying, from Levinus Hulsius Instrumentorum Mechanicorum, Frankfurt-am-Main, 1605. Top; measuring angles using a quadrant. Bottom; obtaining levels and altitudes using Hulsiuss planimeter

Finding the angular distance between two edges of a wood using a cross-staff, 1617-1619. From Utriusque cosmi...historia by Robert Fludd. (Oppenheim, 1617-1619)

Le cavalier masque, 1915. Artist: Guillaume Apollinaire
Le cavalier masque, 1915. The Masked Horseman. From a private collection

The Interdict, 1875. Artist: Jean-Paul Laurens
The Interdict, 1875. From the Musee des Beaux Arts, Le Havre, France

Feast in the House of Simon, 18th / early 19th century. Artist: Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
Feast in the House of Simon, 18th/early 19th century. From a private collection

Surveying, early 17th century. Method of using a quadrant fitted with a plumb line and marked with shadow scales to measure the depth of a well. From Utriusque cosmi... historia by Robert Fludd

Surveying and timekeeping, 1551. On the left are various different kinds of sundial and a clock with a single arm. On the right a survey is being made of the height of the tower, using quadrants

Surveying, 1551. Obtaining the height of a building by the use of a cross-staff. From Rudimenta Mathematica by Sebastian Munster. (Basel, 1551)

Regular geometrical solids of various types, 1619. On centre right are the geometrical solids for the elements Earth, Air, Fire, Water and the fifth heavenly element

Jean and Jacques Bernoulli working on geometrical problems, 18th century, (1874). Jacques (Jakob) Bernoulli (1654-1705) and his brother Jean (Johann) Bernoulli (1667-1748)

Lucas Gaurico, Italian astronomer, astrologer and mathematician, 16th century. Artist: Theodor de Bry
Lucas Gaurico, Italian astronomer, astrologer and mathematician, [16th century]. Gaurico (1476-1558) was appointed Professor of Mathematics at Ferrara in 1531 and became Bishop of Civitata in 1545

Euclid, Ancient Greek mathematician, 1661. Euclids (fl300 BC) main achievements in mathematics were in the field of geometry. Frontispiece of an edition of his Elements of Geometry. (London, 1661)

Euclid, Greek mathematician, 1740. Euclids (fl300 BC) main achievements in mathematics were in the field of geometry

Euclid, Ancient Greek mathematician, demonstrating to his students, 1806. Artist: James Basire II
Euclid, Ancient Greek mathematician, demonstrating to his students, 1806. Euclids (fl300 BC) main achievements in mathematics were in the field of geometry. Frontispiece of Euclids Opus Elementorum

Pierre de Fermat, 17th century French mathematician, 1870. Fermats (1601-1665) contributions to mathematics include the founding of analytic geometry

Niccolo Tartaglia, Italian mathematician and mechanician, 1550s. Among the finest achievements of Tartaglia is his 1556 publication Trattato Generale

Designs of fortifications, 1764. The object of each is to make every portion of the place fortified capable of being defended from some other part

Street Photography, Paris, France, 1976, Centre Pompidou

Platonic solids

Umberto Gallery. Naples city. Campania. Italy. Europe

Roman mosaic with a cube pattern giving a three dimensional effect. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Royal Game of Ur. Early Dynastic III Period. 2600-2400 BC. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Roman mosaic with Dyonysius head
Mosaic of a Roman villa decorated with geometric motifs and Dionysius head with fruit and ivy in hIs hair in the center. Pitchers with ivy in the corners

Pyxis decorated. Geometric period. Greece
Greek Art. Geometric perios. Pyxis decorated with geometric motifs and lid topped with figures of horses. Greece. Kerameikos Museum. Athens

Gold nose ring. Chibcha art. Jewelry. COLOMBIA. CUNDINAMARCA. Bogotᮠ Gold Museum

Basalt rock formation near Vik y Myrdal. europe, northern europe, scandinavia, iceland
Basalt rock formation near Vik y Myrdal. Scandinavia, Iceland

Eulers identity. This equation, named for Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler (1707-1783), defines the relationship between several fundamental mathematical constants

Quaternionic fractals
Haemoglobin. Computer model of the haemoglobin molecule that transports oxygen around the body in red blood cells. It has four iron-containing haem groups (coloured spheres)

Plato
Bust of Plato (428-347 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher. Platos work was, and is, a major influence on the development of European philosophical and scientific thought

Stomachion puzzle. This mathematical puzzle is derived from a treatise written by the 3rd century BC Ancient Greek mathematician and inventor Archimedes

Medieval monks studying geometry and copying a manuscript
Monk scholars - a mathematician studying a globe, the other copying a manuscript, 1200s. Hand-colored woodcut

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Futuristic interior of a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia

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Futuristic interior of a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia

Digital black and blue 3-Dimensional art

Digital black and white 3-Dimensional art

Emblem year middle palm tree symbol annual rotation
Emblem: year, In the middle a palm tree (symbol for the annual rotation) with a medallion with the god Janus, the Roman god of the past and the future

Geometry Tarocchi series C Liberal Arts #24 1467
Geometry (from the Tarocchi, series C: Liberal Arts, #24), before 1467. Master of the E-Series Tarocchi (Italian, 15th century). Engraving, hand-colored with gold

Three Dimensional Geometric Shapes. From The Cyclopaedia Or Universal Dictionary Of Arts, Sciences And Literature By Abraham Rees, Published London 1820

Pyrotchnia or a Discourse of Artificial Fire-Works, A Short Treatise of Geometrie, 1635. Creator: John Babington
Pyrotchnia or a Discourse of Artificial Fire-Works, A Short Treatise of Geometrie, 1635

Astronomy, from The Seven Liberal Arts, plate 7, 1544. Creator: Monogrammist B
Astronomy, from The Seven Liberal Arts, plate 7, 1544. [Dialectics, Geometry, Music, Astrology]

Mensura, from Prosopographia, ca. 1585-90. ca. 1585-90. Creator: Philip Galle
Mensura, from Prosopographia, ca. 1585-90

Egypt. Great Pyramid of Giza, known as the Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops). Is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis. Tomb of the Fourth Dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu

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"Exploring the Intricate Beauty of Geometry: From Johannes Kepler's Model of the Universe to Fractals and Ancient Art" Step into the captivating world of geometry, where intricate patterns and symmetrical designs unfold before your eyes. In Johannes Kepler's groundbreaking model of the universe, depicted in a line engraving from his Mysterium Cosmographicum (1596), we witness the fusion of art and science as he unravels celestial mysteries. Venture further into the realm of fractals with Mandelbrot fractal, an awe-inspiring creation that showcases infinite complexity within its self-repeating patterns. These mesmerizing shapes can also be found adorning unexpected places like the ceiling of Tomb of Hafez in Shiraz, Iran - a testament to how geometry transcends time and culture. From ancient times to modernity, it has been allegorized as Science Allegorised or celebrated through architectural marvels such as Choi Hung Estate in Hong Kong. As one of the oldest public housing estates, it stands tall as a symbol of precision and order amidst urban chaos. Surveying takes us back to 1594 when German surveyors meticulously took sightings on land and sea. Their dedication highlights how geometry plays a crucial role in mapping our physical world accurately. Delve deeper into theoretical concepts like Torus Universe artwork or explore The Seven Liberal Arts illustrated in Hortus deliciarum – both showcasing how geometry intertwines with philosophy and education throughout history. No exploration would be complete without mentioning Plato, an ancient Greek philosopher who believed that geometric principles were fundamental to understanding reality itself. Whether through serious depictions or caricatures, Plato's influence on shaping our perception cannot be underestimated. Lastly, immerse yourself in breathtaking visualizations like Spiral Fractal or Dragon Tail Fractal – these mind-bending creations remind us that even within chaos lies hidden harmony waiting to be discovered through geometric exploration.