Guidobaldo del Monte (1545-1607)
Subtitle: theory and practice of the mathematical disciplines from Urbino to Europe
By: edited by Antonio Becchi, Domenico Bertoloni Meli, Enrico Gamba
Series: Max Planck research library for the history and development of knowledge proceedings -- 4; Max Planck research library for the history and development of knowledge -- 4.
Publisher: Edition Open Access
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Berlin
Language: eng
Number of pages: 380
ISBN-13: 9783844242836
Subjects: Congresses; Scientists; Physical scientists; Mathematicians
Other titles: Theory and practice of the mathematical disciplines from Urbino to Europe
Description: Guidobaldo Marquis dal Monte has long been identified as a key figure in the history of the mathematical disciplines in the Renaissance. The contributions brought together in this volume examine all the key aspects of the Marquis dal Monte?s activities, ranging from mechanics and the science of perspective to architecture and geometry. Some of the essays provide intellectual analyses of Guidobaldo?s works, including their significance and reception, others document his activities in the design of mathematical instruments, in civil and military architecture, and in his professional travels and contacts with Galileo. Many of the contributions rely on archival research shedding new light on his activities. As a result, Guidobaldo appears in a new light and as a key figure not only in the Duchy of Urbino, but also on an Italian and European stage.
Notes: Revised proceedings of the international conference held in Urbino-Mombaroccio, June 15-16, 2007.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contributions in English or Italian.