Polymath Tapestries

A polymath (Greek: πολυμαθής, polymathēs, "having learned much"; Latin: homo universalis, "universal man") is an individual whose knowledge spans a significant number of subjects, known to draw on complex bodies of knowledge to solve specific problems.

“Polymath in Training.” Have some fun with this one. See what kind of reaction you get. Here’s your chance to explain about polymaths and let everyone know you have a quirky sense of humor.

Polymath master of all trades, modest and a thoroughly wonderful human being.

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A Ukraine-inspired Ben Franklin quote on war and peace. A patriotic anti war Benjamin Franklin message: The Was Never A Good War or A Bad Peace. An awesome Ukrainian gift for Ben Franklin fans. Artwork featuring blue and yellow donuts, lemonade with lemon.

Charles Babbage: English mathematician, engineer, and inventor. Known as the "father of the computer." Designed the Analytical Engine, an early mechanical computer concept. Babbage's ideas laid the foundation for modern computing and influenced future generations of computer scientists.

Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian polymath of the High Renaissance who is widely considered one of the most diversely talented individuals ever to have lived.

Robert Hooke, an English polymath, made significant contributions in various fields including physics, biology, and architecture. Known for his work on elasticity and the discovery of cells using his microscope.

Pierre-Simon Laplace was a French mathematician, astronomer, and physicist. Known as the "French Newton," he made significant contributions to celestial mechanics, probability theory, and the Laplace transform. His work on determinism and the Laplace's demon concept influenced the philosophy of science.

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Thomas Young, a British polymath, made significant contributions to various scientific fields. Known for his work on the wave theory of light, deciphering the Rosetta Stone, and his contributions to the understanding of human vision, he remains a key figure in the history of science.

Flying machine, drawn by Leonardo Da Vinci, Circa 1488-9 From The Drawings of Leonardo Da Vinci by A E Popham 2nd edition published 1947. Note the image is the correct way round. Da Vinci wrote in his own shorthand and also practised mirror writing. There are numerous speculations as to why he did this, but probably he was just doing it because he could, and it defied convention.

Enormous crossbow on wheel, drawn by Leonardo Da Vinci, circa 1485-88 From The Drawings of Leonardo Da Vinci by A E Popham 2nd edition published 1947. Note the image is the correct way round. Da Vinci wrote in his own shorthand and also practised mirror writing. There are numerous speculations as to why he did this, but probably he was just doing it because he could, and it defied convention.

Leonardo da Vinci quote: L'apprendimento non esaurisce mai la mente

Leonardo da Vinci quote: The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding

Leonardo da Vinci quote: Learning Never Exhausts the Mind

Leonardo da Vinci quote: Learning Never Exhausts the Mind

Leonardo da Vinci quote: The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding

Leonardo da Vinci quote: Time Stays Long Enough For Anyone Who Will Use It

Benjamin Franklin in minimalist art portrait illustration. This is part of the portrait illustration series from my collections of Historical Figures - Minimalist Portrait.

Aristotle (384–322 BC) was an Ancient Greek philosopher and polymath.

Hamadan, Iran, 1037), known as Ibn Sīnā or by his Latinized name Avicenna, was a Persian polymath who wrote treatises on a wide range of subjects, of which approximately 240 have survived to our days. In particular, 150 of these treatises focus on philosophy and 40 on medicine and he was the most famous physician of antiquity considering the period from the Roman Empire to the 16th century. Known in the West by its Latin name, AVICENA, he was acclaimed not only in the Islamic world but also in Europe for his knowledge in Medicine, Philosophy, Literature and other arts.

Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the greatest minds that ever lived among us. If you are an admirer of his incredible talent, this is a great product for yourself or to give as a gift to friends, family and colleagues.

Leonardo da Vinci portrait and quote: There are four powers: memory and intellect, desire and covetousness. The two first are mental and the others sensual. The three senses sight, hearing, and smell cannot well be prevented; touch and taste not at all.

This design beautifully illustrates how the ancient Greek scholar Eratosthenes proved the Earth is round. With clear and engaging visuals, this print showcases Eratosthenes' ingenious method of measuring shadows to deduce the Earth's curvature. It's a simple yet profound reminder of humanity's quest for knowledge and understanding.

Welcome to the Anti-Niche Society, an international society established in 2020 for those who have "too many interests."

Welcome to the Anti-Niche Society, an international society established in 2020 for those who have "too many interests."

Welcome to the Anti-Niche Society, an international society established in 2020 for those who have "too many interests."

Welcome to the Anti-Niche Society, an international society established in 2020 for those who have "too many interests."

Welcome to the Anti-Niche Society, an international society established in 2020 for those who have "too many interests."

In the Three-Body Problem, there is a virtual-reality video game called Three Body which portrays a planet whose climate randomly flips between Stable and Chaotic Eras. During Chaotic Eras, the weather oscillates unpredictably between extreme cold and extreme heat, sometimes within minutes. The inhabitants (who are represented as having human bodies) seek ways to predict Chaotic Eras so they can better survive.

Welcome to the Anti-Niche Society, an international society established in 2020 for those who have "too many interests."

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Galileo Galilei was an Italian astronomer, and mathematician who made fundamental contributions to the sciences. It would be cool if a polymath icon wearing a Thai theatrical crown Jada.

Delicate, feathery fractal in gold and teal.