Overview

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.

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Author:   Luca Palmarini ,  Roman Sosnowski
Publisher:   Brill
Imprint:   Brill
Volume:   30
Weight:   0.001kg
ISBN:  

9789004727977

ISBN 10:   9004727973
Pages:   296
Publication Date:   19 June 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of 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

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Luca Palmarini, Ph.D. (2016), is Associate Professor of Italian Studies at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. He has published monographs, translations, and articles on several aspects of Italian and Polish culture, including La lessicografia bilingue italiano-polacca e polacco-italiana dal 1856 al 1946 (Peter Lang, 2016). Roman Sosnowski, Ph.D. (2004), is Professor of Linguistics at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. Specializing in Italian linguistics and Italian Renaissance studies, he has published monographs, translations, and many articles on Italian language and culture, including Lingua dell'economia in Italia dal XIII al XVI secolo (Franco Angeli, 2006).

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