Math day 5

mathematicsHow is math similar to and different from the arts? What role does emotion, intuition, and imagination play in math?(the images on this and the following slide are from the ceiling of the Fatima Masumeh Shrine, Qom, Iran )

Identify shared aspects between Math & Creative ArtsBrainstormVideo Clip: Andrew WilesOrigamiVideo Clip

Watch the short video clip on Andrew WilesSolving Fermats Last TheoremRole of emotion, intuition, imagination

Cubum autem in duos cubos, aut quadrato-quadratum in duos quadrato-quadratos, et generaliter nullam in infinitum ultra quadratum potestatem in duos eiusdem nominis fas est dividere cuius rei demonstrationem mirabilem sane detexi. Hanc marginis exiguitas non caperet -pierre de fermat-1637

In Pairs/At Tables-Develop a list thatoutlines all the similarities between math and the arts(as good TOK students, you may wish to ask the question: similar how?)Fibonacci series and Golden MeanModern art and modern math are far outBoth art & Math invent: perspective/zeroOld art and old math are as good as newImagination is not enough - needs expressionBoth fields have some objective standards: structure, lines, shape, texture, novelty, generalityOther?

Math as Spiritual EndeavorPerhaps the best reason for regarding mathematics as an art is not so much that it affords an outlet from creative activity as that it provides spiritual values. It puts man in touch with the highest aspirations and loftiest goals. It offers intellectual delight and the exaltation of resolving the mysteries of the universe. -Morris Kline-

What do all these images have in common?

They are all origami1 piece of paper (although the paper may vary in size)No cutting, only folding

Make an Origami CraneUse the paper provided to make an origami cranefollow the instructions given by the teacherIf you know how to make a crane, see if you can learn another form (look up a design online)Watch some portions of the TED talk by Robert Lang to see now math, art and origami can connect to solve real problems

Robert LangPhysicist and Origamist