Math and Art

I had never looked at the link between art and science before this week, but after learning about the two, it is clear that they have a connection. All connections originate from nature. Much of the linkage has to do with perspective. One example of this, pointed out by Marc Frantz, is the idea of vanishing point. An explanation is provided, and it is explained as, “if two or more lines in the real world are parallel to one another, but not parallel to the picture plane, then they have the same vanishing point” (Frantz). He also explains further and says that the perspective of these images will not be parallel.

Another man who implemented math into art was Maurits Escher. M.C. Escher has a more mind-blowing type of art, as he gives the observer a more crafty style of art. His use of different shapes and perspectives really provides the artist with a different experience. His work was admired by many artists, and he inspired loads of other artists to implement mathematical themes into their art. As well as learning about Escher’s work, I was introduced to the idea of fractals. Fractals are patterns that recur at different scales. Fractals are extremely helpful in modeling structures, as well as many other artistic realms. Finally, they also help in describing different phenomena, such as crystal growth, fluid turbulence, and galaxy formation.

References:

"What Are Fractals?" FractalFoundationorg RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Apr. 2015.

"The Mathematical Art of M.C. Escher." The Mathematical Art of M.C. Escher. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Apr. 2015.

Paralle. Lesson 3: Vanishing Points and Looking at Art (n.d.): n. pag. Web.

"ART+COM Studios." ART+COM Studios Front Comments. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Apr. 2015.