Prism Collection (page 2)

Columna laterata exagona solida, illustration from Divina Proportione
740329 Columna laterata exagona solida, illustration from Divina Proportione by Luca Pacioli (c.1445-1517), originally pub

Baked Clay Prism ( Weld-Blundell Prism ) with the Sumerian King List giving
AMQ113026 Baked Clay Prism ( Weld-Blundell Prism ) with the Sumerian King List giving rulers from before the Flood to King Sin-magir of Isin (c.1827-17 BC) inscribed in cuneiform script

Diagram showing the decomposition of light - Structure of Solar rays
746737 Diagram showing the decomposition of light - Structure of Solar rays. 1855 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Columna laterata exagona vacua, illustration from Divina Proportione
740330 Columna laterata exagona vacua, illustration from Divina Proportione by Luca Pacioli (c.1445-1517), originally pub

Baked Clay Prism ( Weld-Blundell Prism ) with the Sumerian King List giving
AMQ419838 Baked Clay Prism ( Weld-Blundell Prism ) with the Sumerian King List giving rulers from before the Flood to King Sin-magir of Isin (c.1827-17 BC) inscribed in cuneiform script

The Heliostat (engraving)
2781329 The Heliostat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Heliostat, placed on a shelf outside the window)

Seal, Middle Minoan I Period, c. 2100-c. 1900 BC (stone (steatite); plaster)
1216418 Seal, Middle Minoan I Period, c.2100-c.1900 BC (stone (steatite); plaster) by Minoan; length: 1.7 cm cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Bunsen-Kirchoff Spectroscope invented by Robert Bunsen (1811-99
CHT237259 Bunsen-Kirchoff Spectroscope invented by Robert Bunsen (1811-99) and Gustav Kirchoff (1824-87) in 1859 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

Baked Clay Prism ( Weld-Blundell Prism ) with the Sumerian King List giving
AMQ419841 Baked Clay Prism ( Weld-Blundell Prism ) with the Sumerian King List giving rulers from before the Flood to King Sin-magir of Isin (c.1827-17 BC) inscribed in cuneiform script

Newton discovering the nature of Light (engraving)
3634293 Newton discovering the nature of Light (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newton discovering the nature of Light)

Baked Clay Prism ( Weld-Blundell Prism ) with the Sumerian King List giving
AMQ419839 Baked Clay Prism ( Weld-Blundell Prism ) with the Sumerian King List giving rulers from before the Flood to King Sin-magir of Isin (c.1827-17 BC) inscribed in cuneiform script

F Gilbert Smith, Architect (b/w photo)
3652300 F Gilbert Smith, Architect (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: F Gilbert Smith, Architect)

Colour photography (chromolitho)
961468 Colour photography (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colour photography)

King List Prism (clay)
1216372 King List Prism (clay) by Mesopotamian; 20x9.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Isin-Larsa period King List prism; Sumerian, written in cuneiform script)

Baked Clay Prism ( Weld-Blundell Prism ) with the Sumerian King List giving
AMQ419843 Baked Clay Prism ( Weld-Blundell Prism ) with the Sumerian King List giving rulers from before the Flood to King Sin-magir of Isin (c.1827-17 BC) inscribed in cuneiform script

Baked Clay Prism ( Weld-Blundell Prism ) with the Sumerian King List giving
AMQ419836 Baked Clay Prism ( Weld-Blundell Prism ) with the Sumerian King List giving rulers from before the Flood to King Sin-magir of Isin (c.1827-17 BC) inscribed in cuneiform script

A simple water prism (engraving)
5197850 A simple water prism (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A simple water prism. Illustration for The Boys Own Annual, 1889/90.); © Look and Learn

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Italy/ Sicily/ Alcantara view of Alcantara Fluvial park with volcanic rocks in a fish scales formation

Advert for Frank Horsell & Co Ltd, 1909. Creator: Unknown
1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

Picture No. 12479816
Light refraction on the wall. Spectrum of colours. Date:

The Green Flash at Sunset, Rarest Prismatic Colour Refracted by the Atmosphere, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

hanging glass decorations, graphic prismatic effect, Bangkok, Thailand, S. E. Asia
hanging glass decorations, graphic prismatic effect, Bangkok, Thailand, S.E. Asia

Newtons experiment splitting white light into the colours of the spectrum by a prism, 1757
Newtons experiment showing how white light is refracted by a prism and split into the colours of the spectrum, 1757. The dotted line shows the beam of light entering through the window

Optical phenomena observed and described by Sir Isaac Newton, 1704. The formation of a rainbow by dispersion and total internal reflection (Fig 15)

Light, c1850. Educational plate showing reflection and refraction, light travelling in straight lines, a burning mirror (13) and Newtons prism experiment (27). (Wurtemberg, Germany c1850)

Athelhampton Manor in Dorset, 15th century
Athelhampton Manor in Dorset, a 15th century manor with Tudor period gardens, 15th century

Experiment showing that prismatic colours cannot be split further, 1747. From Mathematical Elements of Natural Philosophy confirm d by Experiment by Jean Theophilus Desaguliers

Isaac Newtons prism experiment showing how sunlight is split into its separate colours, 1747. English physicist and mathematician Newton (1642-1727)

Isaac Newton, English scientist and mathematician, (1666) 1874. Newton (1642-1727) using a prism to separate white light into the colours of the spectrum

Plate from Opticks, by Isaac Newton, showing the splitting of light through prisms, 1704. English physicist and mathematician Newton (1642-1727)

Rhodochrosite which means rose-coloured comprises of (manganese carbonate). This specimen originates South Africa

Camera oscura from Giovanni Battista della Porta s
" Camera oscura from Giovanni Battista della Portas " Magia naturalis" (1558). Edition of 1659, included Roger Bacons writings. Engraving."

Rainbow arching over the traditional fishing village of Burgau, Algarve, Portugal
Rainbow arching over the traditional fishing village of Burgau under a stormy sky in the municipality of Vila do Bispo in the Western Region of Algarve; Burgau, Algarve, Portugal

Dunanda Falls at night with a lunar rainbow, Boundary Creek Trail, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Stunning, Dunanda Falls at night with a lunar rainbow along the Boundary Creek Trail in Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming, United States of America

Cubes, Spheres and Pyramids

The Sun Shines Through Fog And Forest; Yachats, Oregon, United States Of America

Illustration of Herschels experiment, studying the temperature of various colours

The multi-colored Grand Prismatic spring in Yellowstone National Park as seen from above
The Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park is the largest hot spring in the United States, and the third largest in the world

19th Century Flint Glass Prism L. tif C008 / 9532
Computer artwork of 19th century flint glass prism c. 1790, mounted on a rotating brass stand, of a type used to repeat experiments by Sir Isaac Newton

Newtons optics. Coloured artwork of the English physicist Isaac Newton (1642-1727) conducting his famous experiment on light

Refraction of light by lenses & a prism
Illustration of light refraction: three beams of coloured light pass through a diverging lens (biconcave), then a converging lens (biconvex) before further refraction through a prism

Prism splitting white light ray into colours of the visible spectrum, side view

against the odds, balance, challenge, cloud, color image, concept, conquering adversity
Silhouette of a woman pushing sphere on fulcrum

Octagonal clay prism (ca. 1100 BC) - annals of the Assyrian
The Octagonal clay prism (ca. 1100 BC) with the annals of the Assyrian king Tiglath-Pileser I (1114-1076 B.C.). This text spoke of a campaign of king Tiglath-pileser against the land of ?atti

Best English Cut Crystal Table Glass, Plate 93, showing jugs, jars, decanters, glasses and other items. Date: circa 1880s

PRISM 1922 Watercolor gouache graphite paper
PRISM, 1922, Watercolor, gouache, graphite, paper, H, 18-5/8, W, 14-5/8, 47.3 x 37.1 cm, Drawings, 8, AM170720 098338

USA, Lighthouse Lens, Oregon

Fire Island, New York. Antique Fresnel lighthouse beacon

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"Exploring the Prism: Unveiling the Beauty of Light and Color" Step into the world of prisms, where science and art intertwine to reveal the wonders of light and color. From Newton's groundbreaking discoveries to modern spectrometers, these captivating devices have fascinated generations. In 1666, Sir Isaac Newton revolutionized our understanding of light with his seminal work "Opticks. " His experiments using a prism demonstrated how white sunlight could be split into its constituent colors, unraveling the secrets hidden within this seemingly ordinary phenomenon. Fast forward to 1860 when Bunsen and Kirchhoff introduced their remarkable invention - the spectroscope. This ingenious device allowed scientists to analyze light spectra emitted by various sources, opening new frontiers in fields like chemistry and astronomy. Traveling across England's picturesque Pennine Way, one might witness nature's own prism at play. A rainbow gracefully arches above the Schil mountain range, showcasing a vibrant spectrum that captivates all who behold it. Artistic representations also capture the allure of prisms. An illustration from Newton's experiment depicts sunlight bending through a glass prism, transforming into an array of mesmerizing hues. Geometric shapes take on new life as they refract light in stunning patterns reminiscent of Jan Wierix's masterpiece "Melencolia I. " Beyond scientific realms, prisms find their way into literature and culture. Oscar Wilde famously explored societal facades in his play "The Importance of Being Earnest, " metaphorically comparing human behavior to a prism that distorts reality. Mineral enthusiasts marvel at linarite crystals' striking blue hues as they refract light like miniature prisms themselves—a testament to nature's ability to create beauty through refraction. Even architectural marvels embrace prismatic elements; Fire Island’s Antique Fresnel lighthouse beacon stands tall as a symbol of both navigational safety and artistic craftsmanship—an enchanting fusion between function and aesthetics.