Tangram
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The tangram is a dissection puzzle consisting of seven flat polygons, called tans, which are put together to form shapes. The objective is to replicate a pattern generally found in a puzzle book using
Like most modern sets, this wooden tangram is stored in the square configuration.
A caricature published in France in 1818, when the tangram craze was at its peak. The caption reads: " 'Take care of yourself, you're not made of steel. The fire has almost gone out and it is winter.' 'It kept me busy all night. Excuse me, I will explain it to you. You play this game, which is said to hail from China. And I tell you that what Paris needs right now is to welcome that which comes from far away.' "
Ostomachion
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In ancient Greek geometry, the Ostomachion, also known as loculus Archimedius or syntomachion, is a mathematical treatise attributed to Archimedes. This work has survived fragmentarily in an Arabic ve
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Ostomachion (after Suter): square reformed with some pieces turned over
Ostomachion figures mentioned by Ausonius and others (Bibliotheca Augustana)
A reconstruction of Archimedes' ostomachion in Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, Athens
Domenico Fetti Archimedes 1620