Landmarks in Algebra Quilt
Proceedings of Bridges 2018: Mathematics, Art, Music, Architecture, Education, Culture
Pages 411–414
Short Papers
Abstract
The Landmarks in Algebra quilt was an effort to include as many cultures that contributed significantly to the development of algebra as we know it today. Each section of the quilt illustrates a culture or a mathematician that made important advances in the development of algebra. Space did not allow more than four cultures, even though other nationalities made contributions. Babylonian mathematicians, Greek mathematicians, Indian mathematicians, and Persian mathematicians are highlighted for their important work.