Math + Art

          In today's society, many individuals assume that cross-curricular connections between art and mathematics/science does not exist. However, this is clearly an incorrect way of perceiving these academic disciplines and needs to be addressed, so that we do not make incorrect assumptions any longer. In fact, if we take a closer look at these fields of study, we will actually see that they interact with each other in many ways. For example, mathematics can be seen in arts, such as music and painting, to name a few. Moreover, it was interesting to learn from this week's material that mathematics is an integral part to the many new developments that artists and scientists come up with and share with the world. Indeed, "both artists and scientists strive to see the world in new ways, and to communicate that vision" (Forbes.com). 

https://blog.teacherspayteachers.com/math-art-meet-

beautiful-fractals-discovered/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2016/03/16/

why-art-and-science-are-more-closely-related-than-

you-think/#52ec2dfa69f1

          In his 2008 TEDx Talk, "The Math and Magic of Origami," Robert Lang pinpoints the origins and development of the art of origami, which today has developed into something very complex. Lang defines origami as an "artform" and a "form of sculpture" ("The Math and Magic of Origami" 00:15:53). He argues that the reason for making this development possible is due to mathematics and how individuals across the globe are applying mathematical principles to art, and origami, to be more specific, that allow for mind-blowing designs. Therefore, this in fact shows how math influences art, as much as art influences math.

https://origami.me/byriah-loper/

       
          Mathematics not only influences art, but science too. For example, the advances Isaac Newton made in calculus led him to discover the basic rules of motion. Moreover, medical devices manufactured today and even NASA's Mars Rover is based all on math. 

https://undsci.berkeley.edu/article/mathematics

          Interestingly enough, more dental and medical schools have been adding art as part of the required training to help students develop art appreciation skills as a way of improving patient care. Dr. Neal Fleisher, Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of General Dentistry and Director of Pre-doctoral Periodontology, states that while many are very well at acing multiple choice exams and memorizing facts, fewer are good at figuring out and telling us about a patient (Fleisher). Therefore, these types of programs help future dentists realize that human beings are sitting in dental chairs and not just another root canal (Fleisher). Indeed, this goes to show that integrating art with the sciences has beneficial results.

https://sdm.blogs.rutgers.edu/2016/09/dental-impressionism-

students-learn-art-of-dentistry/

          Furthermore, after reading Flatland by Edwin A. Abbott, it became clear that only after we open our minds and accept that there exists a interconnection between the disciplines of the arts and math/science, then will we be able to conceptualize things that we do not think are possible to see.

References

Lang, Robert. "The Math and Magic of Origami." Ted, February 2008, https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_lang_folds_way_new_origami/up-next?language=en.

Fleisher, Neal. "Why Art is Important to Dentists: Dr. Neal Fleisher Explains." Boston University, 5 

Aug. 2014, https://www.bu.edu/dental/2014/08/05/why-art-is-important-to-dentists-dr-neal-fleisher-explains/.

Abbott, Edwin A. Flatland: A Romance of Many Divisions. United Kingdom: Seeley & Co, 1884. Print.

Vesna, Victoria. "Mathematics-pt1-ZeroPerspectiveGoldenMean." YouTube, 9 Apr. 

2012, https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=334&v=mMmq5B1LKDg.

Vesna, Victoria. "Math Intro." YouTube, 26 Mar. 2012, https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=eHiL9iskUWM.

"Why Art and Science Are More Closely Related Than You Think." Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2016, https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2016/03/16/why-art-and-science-are-more-closely-related-than-you-think/.