Galileo and Art, part 1
The Disappearing Spoon: a science history podcast with Sam Kean
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The Clash of Ratios: Vincenzo Galilei’s Musical Revolution
This chapter explores the impact of the Pythagoreans on music and mathematics, focusing on their discovery of ratios in musical harmony. It highlights Vincenzo Galilei's challenge to Pythagorean ideas and his pivotal role in advancing musical theory and scientific methods during the Renaissance.
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