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Fractals
A fractal is a mathematical set which can often have different connotations depending on if you are a layperson or a mathematician. The simplest aspect is that of self-similar patterns which basically means that they look the same from near or far – this can be seen easily in Fractal Art and the Mandelbrot set. This handout…
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What is Chaos Theory?
Chaos theory studies the behaviour of dynamic systems and although essentially within the field of mathematics it can be applied to many disciplines such as philosophy, engineering, economics, physics, biology and inspires many artists. All of these links provide details to help you understand Chaos Theory using a number of ways, video, text and .…
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History of Perspective
Mathematical, linear or Renaissance perspective, was first demonstrated by Filippo Brunelleschi around 1413-1420. Using visual experiments e.g. tracing reflections on mirrors, he developed his theories and understanding of perspective drawing. Renaissance artists became fascinated with perspective particularly after Leon Battista Alberti published a paper about linear persepctive in 1435. This guaranteed its spread throughout Europe and became the standard…
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Build your own Geodesic Dome
A geodesic dome is a spherical or partial-spherical shell structure or lattice shell based on a network of great circles (geodesics) on the surface of a sphere. The triangular elements give rigidity and distribute stress making them strong and resilient as well as beautiful to look at. The basis of each geodesic dome is also an icosahedron…
