EditorialRhind Mathematical Papyrus. A number of documents have survived that allow us insight into the ancient Egyptians' approach to mathematics. This papyrus is the most extensive. It is not a theoretical treatise, but a list of practical problems encountere...
EditorialOgata Korin, Suzuri-bako (writing case), 1615-1868, wood, gold & silver maki-e and inlay on lacquer ground, This Japanese writing case comprises a brush compartment, a stone for grinding and mixing ink, and a small pot for water. During the Edo Period ...
EditorialRhind Mathematical Papyrus. A number of documents have survived that allow us insight into the ancient Egyptians' approach to mathematics. This papyrus is the most extensive. It is not a theoretical treatise, but a list of practical problems encountere...
EditorialThe Road to Calvary, ca. 1440, Made in Middle Rhineland, Germany, German, Alabaster, 7 3/8 ? 11 7/16 ? 13/16 in. (18.8 ? 29 ? 2 cm), Sculpture-Stone, Follower of the Master of the Lorsch Calvary, The power of this devotional image of Jesus bearing the ...
EditorialHamlet and Horatio in the Graveyard, 1827?28, Brush and brown wash with watercolor over graphite on heavy watercolor paper, 13 9/16 x 7 15/16 in. (34.4 x 20.1 cm), Drawings, Eug?ne Delacroix (French, Charenton-Saint-Maurice 1798?1863 Paris), A highly l...
EditorialRhind Mathematical Papyrus. A number of documents have survived that allow us insight into the ancient Egyptians' approach to mathematics. This papyrus is the most extensive. It is not a theoretical treatise, but a list of practical problems encountere...