Week 2 Blog, Laura Ponce, DESMA9

    In this week’s module, we reviewed math and art and how they both have a dynamic relationship with each other. Sometimes, these two ideas are separated immediately. No thought is given to whether math and art are connected. But, what we don’t notice is how often we use math in art. In Professor Vesna’s lecture, she confirms that the connection of art and science is through math and art (Vesna, 0:28). Historically, the explanation of the origin of math incorporates art. In Professor Vesna’s mathematics lecture, she mentions that when drawing regular and irregular shapes, mathematical formulas are needed to calculate the dimensions, area, or volume of said shape (Vesna, 3:35). 


Hey, J. (2016, November 7). The golden ratio. Sketchplanations. 

https://sketchplanations.com/the-golden-ratio 

Architecture serves as a prime example of the relationship between mathematics and art. It uses mathematical concepts to design structures that are not only visually appealing but also structurally sound. From calculating precise measurements and proportions to optimizing the stability of a building, mathematics is used in every skill of architectural design, demonstrating artistic creativity and mathematical rigor in shaping the built environment. Closely, the excerpt from "Flatland" shows the mathematical and geometric principles governing the construction and societal structure of Flatland. It provides us readers and idea into how mathematical concepts such as shapes, angles, and dimensions influence the architecture and organization of Flatland society, and by using mathematical reasoning to dictate the design of houses and categorize individuals based on their geometric shapes, Abbott demonstrates the pervasive influence of mathematics on the fictional world of Flatland (Abbott, 1884). 

 

                                      Ponce, Jorge. (2023) Growing Grove Center 

Another great example of the interconnectedness between mathematics and art is the one given in the Nicholas Gessler interview. Joseph Jacquard's innovation transformed the textile industry. By separating the weaving process from its instructions, he basically pioneered a concept that can drive artistic patterns without direct human involvement, showing an advancement in technological progress, rooted in mathematical principles that bridges the realms of art and science (Wertheim, 2006). 

Achenbach, J. (2016, January 28). Clay tablets reveal Babylonians discovered astronomical geometry 1,400 years before Europeans - The Washington Post. Clay tablets reveal Babylonians discovered astronomical geometry 1,400 years before Europeans. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2016/01/28/clay-tablets-reveal-babylonians-invented-astronomical-geometry-1400-years-before-europeans/ 

A Beautiful Life is another perfect example of the concept of art and math that I think should be included in my blog post because it is one of my all time favorite movies. The film offers insight into the intertwined nature of art and mathematics, showing how both disciplines rely on creativity and intuition to uncover deeper truths about the world and the human experience (Howard, 2001). 



Citations:

Abbott, Edwin. A. (1884). Flatland: A romance of many dimensions. HANSEBOOKS. 

Vesna, Victoria. (2012, March 26). Math intro. YouTube. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHiL9iskUWM

Vesna, Victoria. “Mathematics-PT1-ZeroPerspectiveGoldenMean.” YouTube, YouTube, 9 Apr. 

2012, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMmq5B1LKDg&t=1s. 

Wertheim, M. (2006). Things That Think: An Interview With Computer Collector Nicholas 

Gessler. https://www.theiff.org/publications/cab21-gessler.html 

Howard, R. (Director). (2001). A Beautiful Mind [Film]. Universal Pictures.

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