Geometric-graphic heritage of Al-Farabi

Abstract

The article deals with the development of geometrical-graphic knowledge on the territory of modern Kazakhstan since the early Middle Ages. It is shown that the science of geometry was developed by a native of Kazakhstan, who received the name of the second Aristotle, the great scientist of that time Al-Farabi, whose works on geometry were mainly intended for practical use in architecture, construction, stone cutting, woodworking, metalworking, that is, they had an applied character ... Therefore, this science is now called applied geometry. Several scientific treatises of Al-Farabi are cited, most of which were preserved in manuscript, in which geometric concepts are given.

It is also stated that in those days there was a terminological dictionary that is still used today. As an example, such well-known terms are given: length of a segment, square, cube, tetrahedron, hexahedron, dodecahedron, etc. The facts about the sufficiently developed urban construction of that time, which were revealed in the course of archaeological excavations, are presented. It is shown that knowledge of the geometry of Al-Farabi, its role in the evolution of building crafts helps future specialists to improve their creative abilities when creating new technology and architectural structures.