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Mathematical logic, 1503
Mathematical logic. Woodcut titled Typus Logice that appeared in Aepitoma omnis phylosophiae (1504) by the German author Georg Reisch (c.1467-1525). This work is better known as Margarita philosophica and was first published in 1503. This artwork, which varied between different editions, depicts a central huntress figure as an allegory of logic. The labelled elements (in Latin) include hunting dogs labelled truth (veritas) and untruth (falsitas) pursuing a hare (problema). At upper right is a forest of opinions (silva opinionis). The man at lower left is the philosopher Parmenides, looking at labelled mountain summits
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This print titled "Mathematical Logic, 1503" takes us back to the intellectual world of the Renaissance. Created by German author Georg Reisch, this woodcut from his renowned work Margarita philosophica offers a visual representation of logic in allegorical form. At the center of the artwork stands a powerful huntress figure, symbolizing logic itself. Her bow and sword represent her ability to discern truth from falsehoods. Accompanying her are hunting dogs labeled as "veritas" (truth) and "falsitas" (untruth), chasing after a hare representing problems or puzzles that require logical solutions. Intriguingly, an array of mountain summits with labels catches our attention at lower left where Parmenides, a prominent philosopher of ancient Greece, contemplates these philosophical heights. Meanwhile, at upper right lies a dense forest called "silva opinionis" depicting the vast realm of opinions that can cloud one's pursuit for truth. The monochrome aesthetic adds depth and timelessness to this historical piece while emphasizing its medieval origins. The meticulous details invite viewers into an era when mathematics and philosophy were deeply intertwined disciplines. Todd-White Art Photography has masterfully captured this intricate woodcut with precision and clarity. This print serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a testament to humanity's unending quest for knowledge through mathematical reasoning and logical thinking.
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