Week 2 | Math + Art | Livier Monarrez

Mathematics and art are intertwined as they significantly influence each other. Mathematics is particularly relevant in our daily lives, primarily in the lives of many artists, as it helps them with the foundation of their products. In 1413, Brunelleschi with his understanding of geometry he understood that a single vanishing point to which all parallel lines in a plane converge (Vesna 11:18). 

"Art Mirrors Art." Art Mirrors Art, 2022, https://art-mirrors-art.tumblr.com/post/35197774617/filippo-brunelleschis-re-discovery-of-the. 


Many of the paintings in museums are designed from a one-point perspective, such as this painting of Antwerp Cathedral has a one-point perspective with the “viewpoint directly in front of the main vanishing point” (Frantz 37). Hence, artists provide viewers an artwork in a different light with a detailed and depth-like image. Also, chemistry like kinetic movement principles influence many architectural works for public spaces (Huttinger). Moreover, jewelry artwork has also been inspired by different geometrical shapes like triangles and spheres (Beningfield).

Peter Neeffs, the Elder. “Interior of Antwerp Cathedral,” 1651. https://www.artprinta.com/products/peeter-neeffs-the-elder-1651-interior-of-antwerp-cathedral-art-print-fine-art-reproduction-wall-art-id-a5g61ta6u


Therefore, mathematics influences artists with the making of their artwork to express science. Hyperbolic geometry influenced the crochet of a coral scuplture made with different materials and patterns (Crochet Coral Reef). This artwork highlights the increase of carbon dioxide affecting our living organisms in the ocean and on earth. Specifically, the high temperatures and pollution killing living reefs.

Bascom, Jenna. “Coral Forest at the Museum of Arts and Design (NYC).” Crochet Coral Reef, 2019,

https://crochetcoralreef.org/about/theproject/ 

Reefs like corals are biological organisms that embody hyperbolic space, inspiring crafters and artists to use hyperbolic geometry for the crochet of the sculpture’s shape, creating a mathematical structure. The sculpture expresses scientific understanding of the dangers of climate change on human life, motivating viewers to help the environment's well-being. When juxtaposing the fields of mathematics, science, and art, they all develop through shared knowledge. 

 


"About The Project | Crochet Coral Reef". Crochet Coral Reef.Org, 2022, https://crochetcoralreef.org/about/theproject/.

Beningfield, Karen. “Illustrated Word Charts.” ContemporaryGeometricBeadwork, 2022, https://beadmobile.wordpress.com/2022/01/18/illustrated-word-charts-2/ 

Huttinger. "Dancing Particles.” Artcom.De, 2017, https://artcom.de/en/?project=dancing-particles

Frantz, Marc. “Vanishing Points and Looking at Art.“ cs.ucf.edu, 2000, http://www.cs.ucf.edu/courses/cap6938-02/refs/VanishingPoints.pdf

Vesna, Victoria. “Mathematics-pt1-ZeroPerspectiveGoldenMean.mov,” YouTube. UC Online, 2013, https://youtu.be/mMmq5B1LKDg 


 

 

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  1. JustineApril 10, 2022 at 11:34 PM

    Hi Livier! Very interesting blog you have this week. I like that you mentioned how the typical painting seen in museums are designed from one-point perspective. I also found the idea of perspective especially interesting during this week's learning materials. Further, crochet coral reef art looks so fascinating! I had never seen this type of art prior to your blog post, so it's amazing to see this type of dimensional piece that captures hyperbolic geometry to make a sculpture that looks identical to a real coral reef. Overall, great blog and very creative for including the coral reefs. :)

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