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 Week 2: Math+Art

I learned a lot from this weeks lectures and readings on how mathematics has influenced art and science. The concepts have majorly influenced the world around us. "By the middle of the 2nd millennium BC, the Babylonian mathematics had a sophisticated sexagesimal positional numeral system"(UC Online 5:33). Mathematics was originated very early and has been able to influence art and science a lot.  

Math's 'Oldest Problem Ever' Gets a New Answer | Quanta Magazine

In a reading by Abbott, he explains the world in geometrical shapes and helps portray societal norms and encounters into higher dimensions. "Alas, a few years ago, I should have said "my universe:" but now my mind has been opened to higher views of things"(Abbott 1). This passage can help explain that you can expand your view on life through things such as mathematics, art, and science. Finally, the reading by Henderson states,"Animated by a new conception of the world, the arts in a collective fermentation have begun to stir"(Henderson 3). When the world is striving, these concepts, mainly art, are doing really well and having a big impact on society. 

Pablo Picasso was able to depict the relationship between art and math. "Picasso drew math art" (Math Art: Picasso as a Mathematician). Picasso was able to provoke artistic norms by displaying a mathematical type of structure in his artwork.



Artists and scientists use mathematics in their creative work and expression. Artists and scientists use geometry and math models to help them better understanding of proper proportion and theories.  


Math meets art -- are you inspired?


The juxtaposition of math, art, and science helps exemplify their dependence on one another. "Artists and mathematicians use geometry in their work"(Picture This: Using Art to Explore Math). Math is ultimately the foundation for both. 


Works Cited:

  1. ABBOTT, E. A. (2023a). Flatland: A romance of many dimensions. HANSEBOOKS. 
  2. HENDERSON, L. D. (2018). Fourth Dimension and non-euclidean geometry in Modern Art. MIT Press. 
  3. Public Broadcasting Service. (n.d.). Picture this: Using art to explore math (and math to create art) |... PBS. https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/picture-this-using-art-to-explore-math-and-math-to-create-art#:~:text=In%20fact%2C%20many%20of%20the,symmetry%2C%20proportion%2C%20and%20measurement. 
  4. Rs.io. Math Art: Picasso as a Mathematician · rs.io. (n.d.). https://rs.io/math-art/ 
  5. YouTube. (2012, April 9). Mathematics-PT1-ZeroPerspectiveGoldenMean.mov. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMmq5B1LKDg&t=1022s 

Picture Citations:

  1.  Barnard, B. (2014, July 14). Math meets art -- are you inspired?. RobotLAB Group - Robotics Solution Integrator. https://www.robotlab.com/blog/math-meets-art-are-you-inspired 
  2. Cepelewicz, J., & Quanta Magazine moderates comments to facilitate an informed, substantive. (2022, March 14). Math’s “oldest problem ever” gets a new answer. Quanta Magazine. https://www.quantamagazine.org/maths-oldest-problem-ever-gets-a-new-answer-20220309/?utm_source=DamnInteresting
  3. Rs.io. Math Art: Picasso as a Mathematician · rs.io. (n.d.). https://rs.io/math-art/







Comments

  1. Amanda Muse (DESMA9)April 14, 2024 at 4:40 PM

    Hi Emon! I also learned a lot this week about the origins of math and art. What especially interested me about your response was the relationship that Picasso had with both art and math, as I was unaware that he was such a talented mathematician. I only knew of him as an artist, so to visually see the way he incorporated math into his art is fascinating. It makes me wonder what other artists, such as Da Vinci for example, utilized math in their artwork and if it is widely known in the world of artists. Do most artists use math in their work or is there some that truly refrain from using any math at all? Nice job!

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  2. IsaiahCarlsonApril 14, 2024 at 11:47 PM

    Hey Emon, your post really got me thinking about how mathematics, art, and science are all interconnected. I liked how you gave examples from history, like the Babylonian numeral system and Picasso's art, to show this connection. Your point about Abbott using geometrical shapes to reflect societal norms was especially interesting. I'm curious, have you seen any modern artists or scientists doing similar things today? It's amazing to see how these fields are always evolving and influencing each other. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

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