Math + Art
Prior to this week’s lecture, I knew that mathematics, art
and science all influence each other to a small degree. I did not know how
strong of an influence mathematics has on art. Mathematics is obviously
incorporated within nature and often used to in the formation of art. Some aspects
of art, like perception and realism, use mathematics more than others, like
abstract. Even when it isn’t obvious, mathematics can still be seen influencing
art and science. For example, in this flower I could identify certain repeating
patterns and fractals.
I found the article in Discover Magazine on James Pollock’s
work to be the most interesting. As Professor Vesna stated in lecture, math is
the language of nature, nature can be represented and understood through
numbers, a graphical representation of numbers always forms a pattern and there
are patterns everywhere in nature. Pollock’s drip paintings can be viewed as
repeated patterns. I originally thought his paintings were just paint spatters
that I could do and now I realize how mathematical his art truly is. He used
his art to express himself in an abstract way while still mimicking nature, a
true form of artistic talent.
Based on the knowledge I have gained from this week’s
lecture and readings, I now have a new perspective on the roles of influence
art, science and mathematics has on one another. Although these fields may seem
completely independent when juxtaposed on a superficial level, but in reality
they are all intertwined.
A data visualization of social media. Incorporating science, art and mathematics.
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I like how you expanded on the idea of math being the language of nature as I also found that to be a very important concept. Previously, math has been thought of as a way to represent the laws of nature, while art has been thought of as a way to represent the abstract qualities of nature. As you have noted, mathematics and art both influence each other and I do not believe that we should feel the need to disassociate these two disciplines.
ReplyDeleteWow! Your incorporation of Jackson Pollock truly brought a whole new light to the dynamic intersection of art and math. In reviewing this weeks material, I understood that the introduction of math within art allowed pieces new perspective. I expected this perspective to always provide more order and organization, I had not considered that math could bring with it beautiful chaos.
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