Exhibition
Evariste Galois - A mathematician in history
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Original title: "Évariste Galois - Un mathématicien dans l'histoire"
Through numerous photos and original documents, discover his work on the algebraic solution of equations, as well as their repercussions.
Introduction
This exhibition retraces the key moments in the short life of the 19th century mathematician Évariste Galois, replacing them in a turbulent historical context. Beyond the figure of the genius, this exhibition reminds us of the circumstances of Galois' life and the capacity of his work to mobilise mathematicians and historians for so long.
Year of creation
2011
Realisation
Production: Institut Henri Poincaré
Exhibition curator: Caroline Ehrhardt & Cédric Villani
Graphic designer: Julien Fournigault
Illustration: Claude Gondard
In partnership with: la Fondation Sciences Mathématiques de Paris et la Société Mathématique de France
Technical details
The exhibition is composed of 6 self-supporting panels of 100cm width and 200cm height for a weight of about 1kg/panel.
All the panels can be stored in a normal car.
Public
From age 15.
Loan terms and conditions
The loan of the exhibitions is free of charge upon reservation.
Transport and insurance are the responsibility of the borrower.
