From Professor Vesna and "The Fourth Dimension and Non-Euclidean Geometry in Modern Art: Conclusion", I learned that math and science ideas like Einstein's relativity and the golden ratio are the foundation of modern art. Before artists applied math techniques to their works, they weren't even able to paint realistic portraits because making every detail proportionate was difficult; however, artists like Leonardo da vinci raised the bar of modern art when they made math principles center to their art. Through the novel Flatland by Edwin Abbot, I learned that multi-dimensional art allows an art piece to seem different from various angles.
Above is an painting of a hyper-dimensional space center that might seem confusing to viewers for there are building that seem to exist in different dimensions. This painting obviously required careful planning of the geometry of the buildings.
"The Last Supper" by Leonardo Da Vinci demonstrates an extensive use of the golden ratio. All the key dimensions of the room, tables, and even the ornamentals are based on the golden ratio. Da Vinci truly mastered the combination of math and art.
After this week's lecture, it's safe to say that math, art, and science go hand in hand in the modern world. Artists need math to achieve the perfect proportion and science to add novelty to their works. Scientists need math to explore the unknown and art to make their creations aesthetic, like Steve Jobs did with the iphone. Last but not least, math, despite being my nightmare at school, is the backbone of modern society because everything we know today is related to math, from the tables we're sitting at to the tallest building in the world. Hence, regardless of how boring and difficult math can be, I should learn more mathematic principles so I can apply them to my career in the future.
Source:
Abbott, Edwin. “Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions.” N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2012. <https://cole.uconline.edu/content>.
Henderson, Lynda. “The Fourth Dimension and Non-Euclidean Geometry in Modern Art.” N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2012. <https://cole.uconline.edu/content>.
Vesna, Victoria. “Mathematics.” Lecture. CoLE DESMA 9. Web. <https://cole.uconline.edu/~UCLA-201209-12F-DESMA-9-1#l=Week-2-Assignment/id4287887>.
Leonardo da Vinci, Last Supper, 1495-1498, oil/tempera on plaster
I can tell that your understanding from week 2 of Math and Art is exceeding. From your examples specifically in the Leonardo Da Vinci case, you understand anything. I agree on your point with Leonardo Da Vinci and his way of improving Modern Art. Ways that you connected geometry and art was great. Overall I think that your blog post was excellent.
回覆刪除Great Job,
Jacob Tuioti-Mariner
Hi Scott,
回覆刪除I enjoyed reading your blog! It was creative and you have provided some great examples. You showed that you really understand the material. I liked your example of the hyper-dimensional space center because it really shows how much math is incorporated within art.
Good job,
Madison Preston