Chapters
- 01. Snow Art
- 02. Intricate patterns
- 03. Fractals
- 04. Isometrics and 3D
- 05. 3D Mathematical Models
- 06. Mathematical art
- 07. The Fractal Version Fabergé
We often come across people who see science as a kind of game ... It is not uncommon to meet maths enthusiasts who see reality through a prism of numbers. Indeed, numbers are constantly around us. Functions, vectors and algorithms govern the course of the stars, the lifecycle of nature, the cycle of seasons, the laws of physics and their movements... We also know the theory of the golden ratio, which, combined with symmetry has been well exploited by great architects of all ages. The artistic sphere is not certainly lacking: mathematical harmony and rhythm reign don’t only rule music, but also visual works. How can you separate geometry and figurative arts? Let's look at seven astonishing examples of this harmony of elements between maths and arts, which should feature in all History of Art curriculums! To learn all about maths and much more ...
Snow Art
Each snowflake is unique, and this uniqueness gives us these remarkable natural rosettes. Simon Beck set out to explore this path already paved by nature. In the heart of Europe, in the middle of the Alps, he has drawn out amazing designs in the snow. He remains the number one in the field - and that’s the truth! 
Intricate patterns
New technologies have made it possible to combine different layers, dimensions and borders. The Iranian artist Hamid Naderi Yeganeh had an excellent idea to fully use the endless possibilities offered by computing. Check out his personal website to discover his creations. From the city of Qom where he lives, this computer scientist generates thousands of mathematically interwoven patterns, where harmony is of upmost importance. His work is known throughout the world, and has been hailed by the media, such as the Huffington Post or CNN Style. Find a Math tutor on Superprof now. 
Fractals
A barbaric term? No! The fractal simply refers to a mathematical object - such as a surface or a curve - whose structure remains the same despite any variation in scale. Another sign that art and maths are not miles apart. 
Isometrics and 3D
If the fine arts seemed to slide in the context of deconstruction encouraged by figures such as Marcel Duchamp, coherence comes back to the heart of the concerns. Not to mention order. As for the interpretation, the isometric interweaving is not very far from a François Morellet. Here, the pioneer is none other than the mathematician John Nash, assisted by Nicolaas Kuiper. Again, without a powerful computer, nothing would be possible. The artist of the 21st century visits the infinitely small and the nanometers in a personal way to offer the public three-dimensional isometric copies of real objects. Or, rather, details ... It calls to mind Bernar Venet, if we’re talking about landmarks ... An art brought to life through mathematical calculations and computer science. 
3D Mathematical Models
They are not often spotted in art museums. Or even in maths... Yet it offers infinite possibilities to the most imaginative and inventive contemporary minds. Who knows how to develop such a model that will be recognised throughout the world! Australian mathematician and teacher Henry Segerman has first and foremost wanted to make his field of work special by focusing on education and collaboration. In short, to overcome exercises and old troublesome problems, in order to give a friendly and quasi-literary feel to the most "hard" and abstract sciences. According to him, words make it possible to tell stories, but one can make art with mathematical ideas and vocabulary. Having roots in art could therefore allow you to have roots in maths. Logic! Polyhedrons, quintessences, puzzles, surfaces, stereographic projections and other four dimensional polytopes: our Australian scientist sells his most treasured creations in the form of objects. The exemplary modeling found in the feature image of this article is an excellent example of this. A discipline that would perhaps never have emerged without the evolution of maths over the last centuries. Find the best online Math courses on Superprof.
Mathematical art
We owe the foundation of this to Kerry Mitchell, an engineer who works at NASA and who in 2012 wanted to celebrate the landing of the Curiosity probe on Mars. Any painter would like to have the same technical means, to create such an effective dynamic in their creations. Japanese prints are sometimes created in the most lively of ways. 
The Fractal Version Fabergé
Fabergé eggs are internationally recognised. But what about their scientific re-exploration through fractals? The British physicist Tom Beddard has little to envy of the famous Russian jeweller born in 1846 and died in 1920. Our English friend, adopted by Scotland, is a doctor of St. Andrews University. His transition to higher education allowed his projects to take off the ground. He put 3D technology and applied it to the Fabergé 3.0 egg design where the details are always more precise and complex. The result is stunning and seems to offer us jewellery from intersidereal spaces! And the Academy of Fine Arts would not disagree. Tom Beddard's works are not limited to Faberge eggs. Collections of planetary motifs, Venetian masks, etc., are also made in the same way. 
Arithmetic offers the possibility of rationalising the arts, whether one is a musician, a sculptor, a painter or something else. Artistic creation meets the educational and digital world with very little effort.
Artistic activity on an algebraic basis is still a recent creation. It's up to you to get started and discover new horizons through abstraction! Besides studies, this can be a good way to motivate yourself: yes, a theorem can be useful and create beautiful things; Yes, a polygon can come to life! Young artists of tomorrow, get started! Who knows, the Louvre museum could open its doors to you one day, with a special section "Arts mathematics"! From the birth of maths to now, a lot has changed.
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