Week 2 Blog

Week 2 Blog
         I have never considered math as an art so this unit has really taught me a lot about the correlation between the two that I didn't even know existed. Many artists say they hate mathematics but what they don't realize is that they use it all the time in their art. In this week's lecture, Professor Vesna explained that mathematics is ultimately the one thing connecting art and science.

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       Greek sculptor, Polykleitos, who was famous for his human sculptures such as Doryphoros, was one of the first, if not, the first artist to use mathematics in his art. In the 5th century BC, Polykleitos wrote his canon explaining the ideal male nude proportions based on the ratio 1:√2. This shows the powerful influence of mathematics in art and science and how it has inspired artists since the 5th century BC. 



Polykleitos
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      This week I learned about how artists and scientists unintentionally use mathematics in their creative work and expressions. For example, artists use things such as computers, geometry, and algebra just to simply create a drawing.


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        I would explain the juxtaposition of mathematics, art, and science as stating that art and science without a doubt could not exist without mathematics. Even considering that artists usually hate math and are unaware of the fact that they use mathematics in order to create their art, it is clear that mathematics is a necessity when it comes to art and science.


REFERENCES
 Vesna, Victoria. “Mathematics.” Lecture. Web. <https://cole2.uconline.edu/~UCLA-201209-12F-DESMA-9-1#l=Week-2-Assignment>.

"The Geometry of Perspective Drawing on the Computer." Mathematics of Perspective Drawing. Web. 12 Apr. 2015. <http://www.math.utah.edu/~treiberg/Perspect/Perspect.htm>.

Lang, Robert J. “Origami Mathematics.” Origami Mathematics. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Apr. 2017. <http://www.langorigami.com/science/ math/math.php>.

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