On joachim jungius’ texturæ contemplatio: texture, weaving and natural philosophy in the 17th century
Auteur :
Friedman, Michael
Éditeur :
Springer International Publishing AG
ISBN :
9783031408830
Date de publication :
29 déc. 2024
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,5 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Suisse
The book offers an analysis of Joachim Jungius’ Texturæ Contemplatio - a hitherto-unpublished manuscript written in German and Latin that deals with weaving, knitting and other textile practices, attempting to present as well various fabrics and textile techniques in a scientifical and even mathematical framework.