Art and Mathematics compliment each other in many interesting ways. The following list is a general overview of some of the ways that these subjects can intersect; feel free to use the posted images to fit your tour or classroom purposes. See specific topics for related activities and instructional possibilities.
Geometry:
1. 2D and 3D shape recognition
2. Platonic solids and polyhedrons
3. Architecture, arches, and parabolas
Mapping:
1. Identifying axis and coordinates
2. Interpreting and comparing data
Pattern:
1. Identifying and creating repetition
2. Matrix and computing: weaving
Perspective:
1. Recognizing distance and scale
2. One-point perspective: orthogonals and horizon line
3. Multi-point perspective and slope calculation
Proportion and Ratio:
1. Fractions: divide objects into parts
2. Trigonometry: calculate the size based on ratio
3. Golden Section
4. Canon of Proportion and representing the human figure
Symmetry:
1. Asymmetry vs. Symmetry: find the axis
2. Radial and biaxial symmetry
3. Rotational symmetry and transformations in the plane
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