Oriented around the fundamental question of the nature of the Renaissance search for truth and certainty, the essays examine the development of scientific illustration, Paracelsian views of science and art, the role of the artist in Renaissance science, the impact of acoustical theory on music, and other topics. Illustrated.
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Oriented around the fundamental question of the nature of the Renaissance search for truth and certainty, the essays examine the development of scientific illustration, Paracelsian views of science and art, the role of the artist in Renaissance science, the impact of acoustical theory on music, and other topics. Illustrated.
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Librería: KCMidwestbooks, Leawood, KS, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. 1st Edition. A scholarly collection examining the intersections of scientific inquiry and artistic practice during the Renaissance. The essays address the Renaissance search for truth and certainty, medicine and humanism, the Paracelsian worldview, musical acoustics, navigation, scientific illustration, mathematical perspective, symbolism, and the involvement of artists in scientific investigation. Based on papers presented at a symposium held at the Folger Institute of Renaissance and Eighteenth-Century Studies and cosponsored by the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of History and Technology. Detailed Condition: Good hardcover in a fair dust jacket. Binding appears firm. Boards show light shelfwear at the extremities. Pages are mildly toned but appear clean and unmarked. Dust jacket shows rubbing, scratches, creasing, edgewear, several tears, and chipping with areas of paper loss, most notably along the lower rear panel and around the spine ends. Jacket remains substantially complete and is now best suited for protection rather than a beauty contest. Shipping and Returns: Carefully packed and shipped by KC Midwest Books. USPS Media Mail available within the United States. International shipping available where permitted. Returns accepted according to AbeBooks policies. SCI 4a. Nº de ref. del artículo: ABE-1788379706666
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Librería: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. 1985. hardcover. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Nº de ref. del artículo: KSG0034555
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Librería: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irlanda
Condición: Very Good. 1985. hardcover. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good. . . . . Nº de ref. del artículo: KSG0034555
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Librería: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail. Nº de ref. del artículo: OTV.091801669X.G
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Librería: Ted Kottler, Bookseller, Redondo Beach, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition. 220 pp; illus. Original cloth. Very Good+, in very good+ dust jacket. Folger Institute Symposia. Contributors: Crombie, Bylebyl, Rattansi, Palisca, Shirley, Ackerman, Hoeniger, Ritterbush, Edgerton, Mahoney. Nº de ref. del artículo: 24474
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Librería: Anybook.com, Lincoln, Reino Unido
Condición: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:091801669X. Nº de ref. del artículo: 5580562
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