Summary: Over 150 colorful and recognizable works testify to Escher’s ingenuity and vision. He managed to capture the notion of hyperbolic space on a fixed 2-dimensional plane as well as translating the principles of regular division onto a number of 3-dimensional objects. Author: BREEZEWOOD DOCUMENTARIES [Directed and Edited by Shawn Taylor] Publication Year: 2009 Electronic…
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Summary: Fractals are complex, never-ending patterns created by repeating mathematical equations. Yuliya, an undergrad in Math at MIT, delves into their mysterious properties and how they can be found in technology and nature. Author: MITK12Videos Publication Year: 2015 Electronic Access: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFtTdf3I6Ug Type of document: Educational video
Summary: The connection between the Golden Ratio and works of art and architecture has been questioned in the last few decades, but there is no question that the Golden Ratio has fascinating ties to the Fibonacci numbers, two- and three-dimensional geometry, and more. Author: Tipping Point Math [by Marc Chamberland] Publication Year: 2017 Electronic Access:…
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Summary: The Western world is built on the wisdom and traditions of the ancient Greeks, who uncovered the fundamental principles that established the basics of modern technology. Explore their contributions to geometry, astronomy, and physics and take a close-up look at how they applied their knowledge. Author: Published by Discovery Channel. Publication Year: 2008 Electronic…
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Summary: World-leading cosmologist Professor Sir Roger Penrose is more than just a fan of MC Escher’s mind-bending art. During the course of a long creative collaboration, the British mathematician and the Dutch artist exchanged ideas and inspirations. Author: Produced and Directed by CLEM HITCHCOCK for BBC Scotland Arts Production Publication Year: 2015 Electronic Access: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CYrGpd8k5w…
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Summary: World-leading cosmologist Professor Sir Roger Penrose is more than just a fan of MC Escher’s mind-bending art. During the course of a long creative collaboration, the British mathematician and the Dutch artist exchanged ideas and inspirations. Author: Produced and Directed by CLEM HITCHCOCK for BBC Scotland Arts Production Publication Year: 2015 Electronic Access: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7kW8xd8p4s…
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Summary: This is an e-platform which provides math teachers with the opportunity to introduce their students to the connections between mathematics, art and creativity, thus allowing them to download everything they need including free resources and activity ideas to deliver maths at their schools. Author: The HAPEWORTH WAKEFIELD Electronic Access: http://mathsinart.org/ Type of document: e-platform/…
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Summary: This is a video that explains how mathematical functions and algorithms are being applied in the case of creating movements for computer animations. Author: Khan Academy Publication Year: 2015 Electronic Access: https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/animate/ball/v/intro-animation Type of document: Video
Summary: This is a Mathematical art Exhibition: Mathematicians and artists continue to create stunning works in all media and to explore the visualization of mathematics–origami, computer-generated landscapes, tesselations, fractals, anamorphic art, and more. Author: American Mathematical Society (AMS) Publication Year: 2019 Electronic Access: http://www.ams.org/publicoutreach/math-imagery/2019-Exhibition Type of document: Mathematical Art Exhibitions
