👉 Renaissance mathematics marked a significant revival and transformation of mathematical knowledge, blending classical Greek and Roman ideas with contemporary European developments. It saw the introduction of new mathematical techniques and tools, such as the use of algebra in solving geometric problems, the application of proportion theory (influenced by Euclid and Ptolemy) to practical fields like architecture and art, and the emergence of analytical geometry through figures like Gerolamo Cardano and Niccolò Fontana Tartaglia. This period also witnessed advancements in trigonometry, particularly by Regiomontanus, and the early stages of calculus, with contributions from mathematicians like Bonaventura Cavalieri. The Renaissance fostered a more empirical and experimental approach, laying the groundwork for modern mathematics through figures like Leonardo Fibonacci, whose work on Hindu-Arabic numerals and algebra was crucial.
