French Scientific Instruments at M. V. Lomonosov’s Museum MAE (Kunstkamera) RAS
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The collection of scientific instruments stored at M. V. Lomonosov’s museum at MAE (Kunstkamera) RAS is a unique assemble of material historical sources presenting the history of world sciences at the period of encyclopedism. The article contains the detailed characteristics of seven scientific instruments (sundials, clock, telescope, electrostatic machine) – the technique description, date, specifics of practical usage, by the opportunity – biographic data of experts. The introductory part is devoted to the specifics of French scientific instruments making business in the 18th century – its incompetence in comparison with British, Swiss and German ones emanating from political circumstances and religious attitudes; from the other point of view French instruments are distinguished by refined decoration – luxury not typical for any other nation. The conclusion contains enlightenment potential of the collection under consideration.
- Лупанова Евгения Михайловна
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