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Elementos de Matematica by Spanish architect Benito Bails
Elementos de Matematica (Elements of Mathematics), by Benito Bails (1730-1797), Spanish architect and mathematician of The Enlightenment. Trigonometric calculations. Volume I, which is about elements of arithmetic, trigonometry and geometry. Madrid, 1779
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1779 Angle Bails Benito Calculation Calculations Calculus Circle Circumference Elementos Elements Enlightenment Matematica Mathematician Mathematics Scientific Sine Triangle Trigonometric Trigonometry Tangent
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This image showcases the title page of "Elementos de Matematica" (Elements of Mathematics) by the Spanish architect and mathematician, Benito Bails (1730-1797). Published in Madrid in 1779, this tome is a significant contribution to the European mathematical literature of the modern age, marking the height of the Enlightenment era. The intricately designed title page features an elegant illustration of a right-angled triangle, with its three sides labeled in Latin: "hypotenusa," "cathetus," and "oppositus," representing the hypotenuse, the side opposite the right angle, and the adjacent side, respectively. The triangle is inscribed within a circle, with the circumference labeled with the Greek letters alpha, beta, and gamma. Bails' work is divided into three volumes, with the first volume focusing on elements of arithmetic, trigonometry, and geometry. This image is from Volume I, which includes extensive trigonometric calculations, employing concepts such as sine, cosine, tangent, secant, and cossecant. Bails' mathematical treatise is a testament to the scientific and intellectual advancements of the time, reflecting the European fascination with mathematics and its applications in various fields. The intricate design of the title page, with its geometric elements and Latin labels, underscores the importance of mathematics as a universal language and a cornerstone of scientific knowledge during the 18th century.
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