Math + Art

Math + Art

When the fields of math and art are bridged, they are able to make incredible advancements that could never otherwise be achieved by either field on its own. Although for many it may be hard to imagine that art has anything to contribute to mathematics, it can introduce creative elements to the more analytical discipline that makes for easier understanding of concepts. 

Math Meets Art

Looking at arithmetic problems through a lens of art allows for numbers to be studied and understood from a completely visual level. Similarly, math has a lot to contribute to the field of art. One of the most impressive aspects of visual art is its ability to capture the depth of reality within the form of a flat canvas. 

Perspective

The execution of accurate perspective viewpoints that allow for the depiction of three-dimensional objects in two-dimensional planes is realized through geometry formulas. Without these mathematical algorithms, space can appear distorted and the captivating encapsulation of reality lost. 

Interior of Antwerp Cathedral (1651)

In Peter Neeffs the Elder’s Interior of Antwerp Cathedral (1651), the shocking sensation of depth, of actually being “in” the cathedral presented, exemplifies the power of perspective. Although impressive brushwork, glazes, and fine details contribute to the grand experience of viewing the painting, it is the illusion created by the mathematical element that elevates the experience.


Works Cited

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Images

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