Definition: "Algorismic" is a term found in ancient Greek, Persian, and Arabic literature used to describe an art form that involves visual or written representations of natural phenomena. It refers to a type of painting that originated from the depiction of celestial events, such as the movements of planets and stars, and was later expanded by artists to include scenes from everyday life. The word "algorismic" typically means "arithmetic-like," which implies it draws inspiration from ancient mathematical concepts, particularly from the concept of Pythagoras' theorem. In classical art, algoristic paintings often depict patterns or geometrical shapes that are aligned with celestial movements and other natural phenomena. For instance, in ancient Greek painting, the term "algorismic" was used to describe works that depicted the movement of celestial bodies like planets and moons. It is also commonly associated with Persian art, which includes algoristic paintings that depict scenes from everyday life, such as human figures, animals, and landscapes. The specific details on how algorismic paintings were developed or influenced are often lost in historical records but are considered significant to understanding ancient Greek and Islamic artistic traditions.

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