Da Vinci Elements - Plato's Figures - Elements of the Universe - 1990-2000
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Set of four wooden Platonic solids dating from 1990–2000, each 26 cm in size, in unused condition and titled Da Vinci Elements - Figures de Platon - Eléments de l'Univers.
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Set of 4 geometric figures called Platonic Solids
Ethereal representations, both scientific and mystical, the Platonic solids have played an important role in Plato's philosophy. In the Timée (- 358 B.C.), Plato associated each of the four elements, Earth, Water, Air and Fire with a representative solid.
1. Platonic Tetrahedron - Fire - 12 triangles - Wood - Black color - 230 x 230 mm
2. Platonic Octahedron - Air Wood - Black color - 230 x 230 mm
3. Platonic Tetrahedron - Fire - 4 faces - Wood - Black color - 230 x 230 mm
4. Elevated Tetrahedron - 12 triangles - Wood - Black color - 230 x 230 mm
Perfect condition.
The Platonic solids are today the supreme expression of the majesty of geometry, the mysterious powers of mathematics and science and their application to art were a favorite study of the Renaissance man, Leonardo da Vinci (1452 – 1519). His delicately shaded illustrations of polyhedra appear in Luca Pacioli's 1509 Book of Divina Proportione. It was thought that these shapes were linked to the elements: the cube to earth, the tetrahedron to fire, the octahedron to air, the icosahedron to water, and the dodecahedron to celestial ether. Enjoy the classical beauty and the agreeable proportions of these timeless, intriguing shapes.
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Set of 4 geometric figures called Platonic Solids
Ethereal representations, both scientific and mystical, the Platonic solids have played an important role in Plato's philosophy. In the Timée (- 358 B.C.), Plato associated each of the four elements, Earth, Water, Air and Fire with a representative solid.
1. Platonic Tetrahedron - Fire - 12 triangles - Wood - Black color - 230 x 230 mm
2. Platonic Octahedron - Air Wood - Black color - 230 x 230 mm
3. Platonic Tetrahedron - Fire - 4 faces - Wood - Black color - 230 x 230 mm
4. Elevated Tetrahedron - 12 triangles - Wood - Black color - 230 x 230 mm
Perfect condition.
The Platonic solids are today the supreme expression of the majesty of geometry, the mysterious powers of mathematics and science and their application to art were a favorite study of the Renaissance man, Leonardo da Vinci (1452 – 1519). His delicately shaded illustrations of polyhedra appear in Luca Pacioli's 1509 Book of Divina Proportione. It was thought that these shapes were linked to the elements: the cube to earth, the tetrahedron to fire, the octahedron to air, the icosahedron to water, and the dodecahedron to celestial ether. Enjoy the classical beauty and the agreeable proportions of these timeless, intriguing shapes.
Careful packaging - Shipping France and every country by registered Colissimo.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Diameter
26 cm
Type
Da Vinci Elements - Plato's Figures - Elements of the Universe
Number of objects
4
Material
Wood
Condition
As new - unused
Height
26 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
26 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
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