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This volume explores the treatise Giuochi mathematici, which is only the second known collection of mathematical riddles written in Italian. This treatise was written by Piero d'Antonio di Nicolao da Filicaia between 1515 and 1516, but was not published at the time. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the minds of the people of the Renaissance and is a valuable resource for historians of mathematics and enthusiasts of Florentine Renaissance culture. This edition, based on the two extant manuscripts of this work, brings this intriguing text to light for the first time and allows you to explore the rich tradition of mathematical riddles.
Contents
List of Figures and Tables
Introduction
1 Piero di Niccolò d'Antonio da Filicaia and His Links with the Medici Family
1 Piero's Biographical Profile
2 The Dedicatee: Giuliano de' Medici
3 The Reasons for Filicaia's Dedication to Giuliano de' Medici
2 The Two Manuscript Witnesses
1 The Description of the Two Witnesses
2 The Relationship between the Two Manuscript Witnesses
3 A Brief Glimpse into the History of Mathematical Riddles
4 Characteristics and Content of the Work
5 Luca Pacioli
6 Leon Battista Alberti
7 Riddles Not Found Elsewhere
3 Linguistic Analysis of the Treaty
1 Aspects of Treatise Language
2 Specialized Language in the Treatise
4 The Cultural and Literary Relevance of the Manuscript
1 Cultural References
2 The Egg of Columbus
Conclusions
Editorial Policy and Principles
Edition
Giuochi mathematici
Dedica
Prologus incipit
Prima parte del libro di giuochi mathematici
Seguita la seconda parte del libro decto Giochi mathematici
Seguita la tertia parte del libro de' giochi mathematici
Seguita la quarta et ultima parte del libro dicto: Giuochi Mathematici
Bibliography
Index