Jean-François Nicéron
Jean-François Niceron OM (born July 5, 1613 in Paris , † September 22, 1646 in Aix-en-Provence ) was a French mathematician and physicist . He was known for his contributions in the field of optics .
biography
From a young age he showed a great interest in mathematics . He entered the Paulan Order in 1632 at the age of 19 .
Niceron was also an artist , with a particular interest in the use of anamorphosis in Christian art . He was in contact with leading scientists of his time in France, Italy and Germany, such as Pierre de Fermat , René Descartes , Bonaventura Cavalieri and Athanasius Kircher .
Niceron tried to find a solution to the problems related to perspective for anamorphic art production . At the age of 25 he published a treatise entitled The Strange Perspective or Artificial Magic of Wonderful Effects (in French: La perspective curieuse, ou magie artificielle des effets merveilleux ).
When several scientific societies were formed in the early 1630s, he became a member of the Mersenne Circle (French: Cercle de Mersenne ), which was named after the name of his mentor, Marin Mersenne . His association with these societies brought him into contact with some of the most important intellectuals in Paris and Rome . These relationships with the academic world helped him keep pace with contemporary developments. He particularly followed the research in the field of optics and the progress of geometry . He used his acquired knowledge to create the anamorphic images for which he was known.
Niceron died on September 22, 1646 in Aix-en-Provence , at the age of 33.
Web links
- Agostino De Rosa: Jean François Niceron: Perspective and Artificial Magic (PDF, 2 MB)
Individual evidence
- ^ Curious Perspectives . Retrieved March 9, 2020.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Niceron, Jean-François |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French mathematician and physicist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 5, 1613 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Paris |
| DATE OF DEATH | 22nd September 1646 |
| Place of death | Aix-en-Provence |