Mathematics Collection

Fractal geometry showing Mandelbrot Set
Fractal geometry: computer graphics representation of the Mandelbrot Set, plotted from complex number coordinates. A number is described as complex when it is made up of two parts

Title pages of Pacciolis Summa de Arithmetica
^BMathematics book.^b Title page of a medieval book on mathematics. Image taken from the 1523 edition of ^ISumma de Arithmetica, geometria

19th Century Moroccan wall feature. Photographed in the the Marrakech Museum, Dar Menebhi Palace, Morocco

Fibonacci spiral, artwork
Fibonacci spiral. Computer artwork of a spiral within squares whose sides decrease in length by a factor of 0.168. This number (phi) is derived from the golden ratio Phi (1.618)

Judaism. Divine protection. Amulets. Jewish Museum Berlin. G
Judaism. Divine protection. Amulets. Often consisted of scrolls written in Hebrew and the texts were combined with motifs geom?tircos or magical figures

Part of manuscript written by Evariste Galois
Part of a manuscript written by the French mathematician Evariste Galois (1811-1832). Galois worked on the problem of finding general solutions for equations of degree n

Calabai-yau manifolds
Calabi-yau manifolds. Computer artwork of calabi- yau manifolds. These six-dimensional shapes are thought to be the location of the extra six dimensions (on top of the four known to exist)

Marie Curie
Born in Poland in 1867, after receiving her secondary education she worked as a governess for eight years. Marie moved to Paris and read Physics at the Sorbonne

Richard Feynman, caricature C015 / 6715
Richard Feynman (1918-1988). Caricature of the American theoretical physicist Richard Phillips Feynman. As a young man, Feynman worked on the American atomic bomb project at Los Alamos

Mandelbrot fractal. Computer-generated image derived form a Mandelbrot Set

Ludwig Wittgenstein, caricature
Ludwig Wittgenstein. Caricature of the Austrian-British philosopher Ludwig Josef Johann Wittgenstein (1889-1951). Wittgenstein is considered by many to be the greatest philosopher of the 20th

Particle physics equations

Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist, theologian and occultist

Mandelbrot fractal. Computer artwork of a part of the Mandelbrot Set, a pattern generated using a simple repeating mathematical process

Logarithm table. Rows and columns of logarithms. These are numerical values used in mathematics to aid multiplication and division

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Isaac Newton using a prism to analyze the colors in a ray of light. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Statue of Pythagoras (Greek philosopher and mathematician), Pythagorion, Samos, Aegean Islands, Greece

John Venn, caricature C013 / 7595
John Venn (1834-1923). Caricature of the British logician and philosopher John Venn. Venn is best known for introducing the Venn diagram, which is used in many fields, including set theory

Plato, Ancient Greek philosopher
Plato (427-347 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher. Platos spirit of rational inquiry led to todays scientific method. His writings shaped and continue to have a profound influence on Western thought

Andrei Kolmogorov, Soviet mathematician
Andrei Kolmogorov (1903-1987), Soviet mathematician. Kolmogorov is widely considered one of the most prominent mathematicians of the 20th century

Julia fractal. Computer-generated image derived form a Julia Set

Rubiks cube, artwork
Rubiks cube, computer artwork

Mathematical series, 18th century

Penrose stairs, artwork
Penrose stairs, computer artwork. This is an impossible figure created by the physicist Roger Penrose and used by M C Escher in his illustration Ascending and Descending

Alan Turing, British mathematician
Alan Turing. Caricature of the British mathematician Alan Turing (1912-54). In 1937 Turing described a theoretical computer (a Turing machine) in rigorous mathematical terms

Plato, caricature
Plato. Caricature of the Ancient Greek philosopher Plato (427-347 BC). Platos spirit of rational inquiry led to todays scientific method

Spiral fractal, computer artwork

Particle physics equations

Quasicrystal. Computer model of a quasicrystal pattern. The crystals are a type of solid structure where there is long-range order with five-fold symmetry, which results in a non- repeating pattern

Dragon tail fractal, computer artwork

Rene Descartes at Desk
RENE DESCARTES French Mathematician and Philosopher. Attempted to unify all knowledge as the product of clear reasoning from self-evident premises

Leonhard Euler, Swiss mathematician and physicist

Mandelbrot fractal F008 / 4436
Mandelbrot fractal. Computer graphic showing a fractal image derived from the Mandelbrot Set. Fractals geometry is used to derive complex shapes as often occur in nature

Fractal, artwork
Fractal, computer artwork

Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist, theologian and occultist

Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, astronomer and physicist, (19th century). Artist: Freeman
Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, astronomer and physicist, (19th century). Newtons (1643-1727) discoveries were prolific and exerted a huge influence on science and thought

Mental calculation at primary school, 1895. Artist: Bogdanov-Belsky, Nikolai Petrovich (1868-1945)
Mental calculation at primary school, 1895. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Mandelbrot fractal F008 / 4429
Mandelbrot fractal. Computer graphic showing a fractal image derived from the Mandelbrot Set. Fractals geometry is used to derive complex shapes as often occur in nature

Rene Descartes, French mathematician
Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French mathematician and philosopher, also known as Renatus Cartesius. Descartes most important scientific works were in mathematics

Henri Poincare, French mathematician
Henri Poincare (1854-1912), French mathematician. Poincare is considered one of the greatest mathematicians of all time. He worked on celestial mechanics, topology

Sofia Kovalevskaya, Russian mathematician
Sofia Vasilyevna Kovalevskaya (1850-1891), Russian mathematician. Kovalevskaya was the first female member of the St Petersburg Academy of Sciences

Mandelbrot fractal. Computer-generated image derived form a Mandelbrot Set

Maze, artwork
Maze, computer artwork

Impossible triangle, artwork
Impossible triangle, computer artwork. This is an impossible figure created by the physicist Roger Penrose. Impossible figures are objects that can be drawn but not created

Penrose stairs, artwork
Penrose stairs. Computer artwork of Einstein characters climbing a set of Penrose stairs. This is an impossible figure created by the physicist Roger Penrose

Sunflower seed head (Helianthus annuus). The spiral arrangement of the seeds describe a Fibonacci mathematical series, one in which each number is the sum of the two previous numbers

Fibonacci spiral and Phi, artwork
Fibonacci spiral and Phi, computer artwork. The constant Phi, written to 866 decimal places, is calculated as (1 + square root of five, divided by 2)

Ideal Scientist
The ideal scientist - interested in the old as well as the new, anatomy as well as astronomy, the laws of chance and of mathematics, the skill of chess, the hues of a rose

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"Mathematics: Unveiling the Beauty of Numbers and Patterns" Step into the mesmerizing world of mathematics, where intricate shapes and complex equations intertwine to reveal the secrets of our universe. From the captivating Mandelbrot Set, a masterpiece of fractal geometry, to the enchanting 19th-century Moroccan wall feature adorned with mathematical motifs, every corner holds a story waiting to be unraveled. Behold the Fibonacci spiral, an artwork that showcases nature's hidden harmony through its perfectly balanced curves. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter brilliant minds like Marie Curie, whose groundbreaking discoveries in science were rooted in her profound understanding of mathematics. Richard Feynman's caricature reminds us of his exceptional contributions to quantum mechanics and his ability to make even the most abstract concepts accessible. Ludwig Wittgenstein's caricature stands as a testament to his philosophical exploration on logic and language intertwined with mathematical reasoning. The Mandelbrot fractal takes us on a journey through infinite complexity within finite boundaries—a visual representation of chaos theory at its finest. Glimpses from Evariste Galois' manuscript remind us of his tragic yet revolutionary work in algebraic equations that laid foundations for modern algebra. Turning pages towards Leonardo Pacciolis' Summa de Arithmetica reveals ancient wisdom passed down generations—an ode to arithmetic's timeless significance. Particle physics equations beckon us into realms unseen—the language used by scientists worldwide to understand fundamental particles shaping our existence. Quasicrystals captivate with their symmetrical patterns defying conventional notions—mathematical wonders discovered only recently but echoing throughout nature since time immemorial. And let us not forget the humble logarithm table—a tool that revolutionized calculations across countless disciplines. In this vast tapestry woven by numbers and formulas lies humanity's quest for knowledge and understanding. Mathematics is more than just calculations; it is an art form that transcends borders and time, revealing the profound beauty hidden within our world.