Observing the World Through Images
Nicholas Jardine, Isla Fay · 2013
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The well-illustrated articles in Observing the World through Images offer insights into the uses of images in astronomy, mathematics, instrument-making, medicine and alchemy, highlighting shared forms as well as those peculiar to individual disciplines. Themes addressed include: the processes of image production and communication; the transformation of images through copying and adaptation for new purposes; genres and traditions of imagery in particular scientific disciplines; the mnemonic and pedagogical value of diagrams; the relationship between text and image; and the roles of diagrams as tools to think with.--
Book details
- Year
- 2013
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- BRILL
- Editions
- 2
- Pages
- 233
- ISBN
- 9789004263840
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