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WEEK 6

Dylan Thomas & Doris Schattschneider (2011) Dylan Thomas: Coast Salish artist, Journal of Mathematics and the Arts, 5:4, 199-211,DOI:10.1080/17513472.2011.625346

Briefly Summary:

The article profiles Dylan Thomas, a young Coast Salish artist whose work is deeply influenced by his cultural heritage, historical sources, other contemporary Coast Salish artists, and a profound appreciation for symmetry. It discusses his journey into art, highlighting the significant influences on his style and his experimentation with geometric elements within his artwork. Mathematician Doris Schattschneider provides insights into the mathematical aspects of Thomas's art, particularly focusing on symmetry and geometric patterns, showcasing how Thomas merges traditional Coast Salish themes with mathematical principles to create his unique artworks.

 

STOP 1："Horizon expresses my feeling that the spiritual and physical worlds are not separate. Horizons have sometimes been viewed as where the heavens meet the earth. This view sees them as being separate. My print is a reminder that the spiritual and physical worlds are one and the same."

When observing this artwork, the symmetry and color balance stand out. The striking contrast between red and black might suggest two separate worlds. However, the presence of red within black and vice versa indicates their close connection. I also agree that separating reality from the spiritual is difficult. The spiritual world often cannot be fully expressed in words or physical forms, making art a valuable medium for such expression.

 

STOP 2："Art is one of the things that makes us human, and bridging different cultural art forms helps me to feel the unity of humankind.  "

This sentiment resonates because it touches on the fundamental role that art plays in our lives — it's a defining characteristic of our humanity. The idea that engaging with different cultural art forms can evoke a sense of unity among humans is powerful. It suggests that despite our diverse backgrounds, there's a common thread that binds us: the appreciation and creation of art. Art and mathematics are inherently interconnected, and recognizing this enhances our understanding of human creativity. Just as the merging of different cultural art forms underscores our shared humanity, the fusion of mathematics with art highlights the universal patterns and structures that underlie our world.



QUESTION：How can math teachers integrate art into their curriculum to help students recognize the artistic qualities of mathematics?

 


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  1. Balpreet Kaur2024年2月20日 22:02

    Integrating art into math lessons can transform how students perceive and understand mathematics. Through geometric art projects like tessellations and origami, students can explore mathematical concepts visually and tangibly. Using tools such as compasses and digital art software, they can create designs that illustrate geometric and algebraic principles. Also, I believe discussing the role of mathematics in historical and modern art can help broaden their understanding, showing math’s relevance beyond the classroom. Collaborative projects with art teachers can further bridge the two subjects and make math engaging and creatively fulfilling.

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  2. Renu2024年2月27日 19:48

    We can integrate math and art in different ways. As an example, in different art forms like dance, yoga, painting and braiding we can see mathematical concepts like patterns, symmetry, rhythm and so on. If we include these forms in our teaching we can make students to engage in math learning.

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