In this weeks discussion and lecture, I learned that the separation between the two fields of math and art are actually one in the same. One concept I learned that was very interesting was the idea of perspective. The early problem of portraying a 3-dimensional figure on a canvas. Perspective in art is central to its administration, art and creativity is driven by perspective. This concept was first developed in the west in the 13th century by Giotto where he displayed the use of depth in his art. This was then driven home by Brunellesci in 1413 when using vantage point in his works. His work is at the crossroad of math and art because he uses different forms of mathematics to deliver and craft beautiful as well as accurate portrayals.
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I enjoyed reading your post, especially the part about music and the importance of math in art! I agree that it's interesting to think about how mathematical music really is. Even something like jazz where lots of improv is involved and mathematical calculations may seem unlikely, it's still all about the intervals between notes, they key you're in and the sound waves from the instrument. And as you discussed, art really is just as calculated as music, which allows artists to create such interesting depth within their work, just like your first picture on your post!
ReplyDeleteThe post is interesting, although not very mathematical
ReplyDeleteI liked your perspective on how math can merge with the art world. What I found most interesting was your point about how math has influenced art, It's something I knew about but the musical frame you put it in gave me a whole other prospective I didn't even think about.
ReplyDeleteI found it very interesting how you illustrated the connection between art and mathematics through music, which shares the same mathematically based concepts like vibrations and sound waves. Additionally, the connection you made to flatland also changed my own perspective of the piece, because the connection you made with music allowed me to better understand the message Abbot was trying to convey in her book. Overall, you post was insightful.
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