Ars Magna Lucis et Umbrae
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Ars Magna Lucis et Umbrae is a 17th-century scientific treatise by Athanasius Kircher that explores the nature of light, shadow, optics, and related optical devices.
All labels observed (1)
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| Ars Magna Lucis et Umbrae canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ars Magna Lucis et Umbrae Context triple: [Athanasius Kircher, notableWork, Ars Magna Lucis et Umbrae]
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A.
Mysterium Magnum
Mysterium Magnum is a major theosophical treatise by Jakob Böhme that offers a mystical interpretation of the Book of Genesis and the nature of divine creation.
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B.
Mysteria Lucis
Mysteria Lucis, or the Luminous Mysteries, are a set of Rosary meditations introduced by Pope John Paul II that focus on key events in the public ministry of Jesus Christ.
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C.
Post Tenebras Lux
Post Tenebras Lux is a Latin motto meaning "After darkness, light," historically associated with the Protestant Reformation and symbolizing spiritual renewal and enlightenment.
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D.
Divinum Illud Munus
Divinum Illud Munus is an 1897 encyclical by Pope Leo XIII that expounds Catholic doctrine on the Holy Spirit and encourages greater devotion to Him in the life of the Church.
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E.
Lux Aeterna
Lux Aeterna is a haunting minimalist orchestral piece by composer Clint Mansell, best known as the iconic theme from the film Requiem for a Dream.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ars Magna Lucis et Umbrae Target entity description: Ars Magna Lucis et Umbrae is a 17th-century scientific treatise by Athanasius Kircher that explores the nature of light, shadow, optics, and related optical devices.
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A.
Mysterium Magnum
Mysterium Magnum is a major theosophical treatise by Jakob Böhme that offers a mystical interpretation of the Book of Genesis and the nature of divine creation.
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B.
Mysteria Lucis
Mysteria Lucis, or the Luminous Mysteries, are a set of Rosary meditations introduced by Pope John Paul II that focus on key events in the public ministry of Jesus Christ.
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C.
Post Tenebras Lux
Post Tenebras Lux is a Latin motto meaning "After darkness, light," historically associated with the Protestant Reformation and symbolizing spiritual renewal and enlightenment.
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D.
Divinum Illud Munus
Divinum Illud Munus is an 1897 encyclical by Pope Leo XIII that expounds Catholic doctrine on the Holy Spirit and encourages greater devotion to Him in the life of the Church.
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E.
Lux Aeterna
Lux Aeterna is a haunting minimalist orchestral piece by composer Clint Mansell, best known as the iconic theme from the film Requiem for a Dream.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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scientific treatise ⓘ |
| author | Athanasius Kircher ⓘ |
| authorOccupation |
Jesuit scholar
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polymath ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Italy ⓘ |
| discusses |
formation of images
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laws of reflection ⓘ laws of refraction ⓘ magic lantern–like projection devices ⓘ microscopes ⓘ structure of the eye ⓘ telescopes ⓘ use of lenses ⓘ |
| field |
early modern optics
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natural philosophy ⓘ |
| genre | scientific literature ⓘ |
| hasIllustrations |
astronomical diagrams
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diagrams of optical instruments ⓘ diagrams of sundials ⓘ |
| hasPart |
book on astronomical and atmospheric phenomena
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book on optical instruments ⓘ book on shadows and sundials ⓘ book on the nature of light ⓘ |
| influenced |
development of projection devices
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history of optics ⓘ |
| language | Latin ⓘ |
| printedIn | Rome ⓘ |
| publicationCentury | 17th century ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1646 ⓘ |
| publisher | Hermann Scheus ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Magnes sive de Arte Magnetica
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Mundus Subterraneus ⓘ |
| subject |
astronomical observation
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camera obscura ⓘ catoptrics ⓘ color ⓘ dioptrics ⓘ gnomonics ⓘ light ⓘ optical devices ⓘ optics ⓘ projection of images ⓘ shadow ⓘ vision ⓘ |
| timePeriod | Baroque period ⓘ |
| titleTranslation | The Great Art of Light and Shadow ⓘ |
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Subject: Ars Magna Lucis et Umbrae Description of subject: Ars Magna Lucis et Umbrae is a 17th-century scientific treatise by Athanasius Kircher that explores the nature of light, shadow, optics, and related optical devices.
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