Although math and art may appear disparate to one another, they utilize many of the same facets. For instance, geometric optics are implemented in art when finding a vanishing point. Similarly symmetry and dimension also further constitute the relationship between math, science, and art.
Kate McKinnon’s lecture particularly exemplifies this phenomenon. McKinnon describes the mathematical ratios that are used when beading. McKinnon then goes onto compare DNA to CastingSpines; this comparison largely demonstrates the way in which similarities/technique transcend the idea of division between larger ideologies like math and art. In this way, beaders clone and copy edges in order to foster creation - similar to that of science/DNA.
Geometry and Art
Whereas Professor Vesna’s lecture delves into Leonardo da Vinci’s use of the divine perspective. Hence, da Vinci’s use of proportions to create the Mona Lisa can be accredited to mathematics. Moreover, da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man also combines the use of human proportions and the golden ratio.
And thus, the human body was also used as a proponent to art in his work.
In doing so, da Vinci’s perspective and techniques further allowed me to comprehend the influence of math in the arts - just as McKinnon’s comparison of DNA and beading to science.
Mona Lisa and Geometry
Thus, the interconnectedness between math and art are also seen in modern cinema like in Good Will Hunting. The phenomena of an average joe character solving a complex and intricate math problem within no time has raised much acclaim in the world of the arts, as this film has become a cult classic and renowned in its own right. This goes to show that even the digital arts have found a way to interweave math into its own realm of interest.
In all, this week I learned that the alluring nature of art does not always come down to just creativity, but rather premeditated factors that are more matter of fact and less fluid - like math. The integration of math tends to please the eye more and provides consistency, or a nice flow to the piece. From this, the juxtaposition of mathematics, arts, and sciences can be attributed to the need to create flow and structure. Math helps build the foundation for most art, while science can explain why this is so.
Finally, Professor Vesna’s lecture influenced my understanding of this week’s topic the most.
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