Mathematics and the Arts
Tessellations
Tessellations can include: Art Elements – Color Theory (Groups), Shape (Geometric to Organic), Line Art Principles – Balance (Symmetrical to Asymmetrical), Repetition, Pattern, Gradation
Tessellations in our environment Bed Spreads Wallpaper Floor Tiles Have students photograph examples of tessellations seen in their environment.
M.C. Escher
Optical Illusions Tessellation
Parallel Lines
Linear Perspective The Illusion of Space created on a two-dimensional surface. Parallel lines slant/converge toward a point Sometimes called “Projective Geometry” A field of Mathematics that deals with properties and spatial relations of figures as they are projected.
Paris Street, Rainy Day Gustave Caillebotte
The Last Supper Leonardo Da Vinci
Julian Beever julianbeever.net
False Perspective William Hogarth
The Golden Ratio The Mathematical Formula for Beauty Egyptian Pyramids Roman Architecture Renaissance Paintings Human Form 1.6180339887… The Golden Spiral, Golden Rectangle, Golden Triangle
pbs.org/nova/parthenon
Venus de Milo
Mona Lisa Leonardo da Vinci
The Alba Madonna Raphael
Pieta Michelangelo
Georges Seurat plots POINTS Seurat used pointillism to create some of his most famous works. Pointillism is the use of small dots to create value. Seurat used dots of color to create other colors
Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte
detail above the dog
Math in the other areas of Art Choreography of a dance or march – Balance, Proportion, Line Beat/Rhythm of music Set design of a Drama Production – projective geometry