Math + Art
This week I essentially
learned there is math in art. When I think of art I would’ve never previously
associated math with art. Especially because art is a form of expression, and
in math there are strict rules and formulas. After this week I learned there
are several ways artists implement the two, to create more realistic art.
The rule that really
amazed me was the vanishing point rule Brunelleschi in 1413. Before him artists
just overlap objects to show position but Brunelleschi demonstrated a geometric
method of perspective. Vanishing point is basically where it looks like
parallel lines converge. It essentially gives a cool 3d look to a painting or
photograph.
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| Example of vanishing point in a painting |
As well as the African
Fractal piece, I realized there is math even within patterns. Fractals are defined
as “a pattern that repeats itself at different scales.” This technique helps
create realistic nature models and I learned that Africans use the technique to
create sculptures, hairstyles, and so many things that influence culture today!
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| How Africans use fractals to create hairstyles, a hair style I am currently wearing. |
I would explain the
juxtaposition of math, art, and science, as all different forms of one another.
There is math in art, math can arguably be an art form. Science and math have
always been related, but it definitely influences art. This dichotomy between
the arts and the sciences is a common misconception that separates two things
that are forever intertwined.
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| A visual of my last sentence, that the three subjects of math art and science are combined. |
Sources:
http://www.ccd.rpi.edu/Eglash/csdt/african/African_Fractals/homepage.html. (Fractals)
http://www.cs.ucf.edu/courses/cap6938-02/refs/VanishingPoints.pdf. (Vanishing Points)
Smith, B. Sidney. "The Mathematical Art of M.C. Escher." Platonic Realms Minitexts. Platonic Realms, 13 Mar 2014. Web. 13 Mar 2014. <http://platonicrealms.com/> (Math in Art Insight)
Pictures:
http://www.vertice.ca/index.php/2012/sonic-vanishing-points/
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Hi Eryn, thanks for sharing. I definitely agree that when people think about math, it is all about well-defined rules and very strict calculations. However, art on the other side is always related to something that is extremely creative and cannot be defined. Thus, it is very interesting to see that math and art actually have a long historical relationship. I also think vanishing point is a good example of how math has influenced art. It is just like you said that "vanishing point gives a cool 3d look to a painting or photograph". Moreover, I really like your last picture, which is closely connected to your explanation of the juxtaposition of art and math. I also like how you link it back to last week's lecture, which is the separation of math and art.
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