Connections

Art, Math, and M.C. Escher

By Melody Weintraub, posted on Sep 8, 2021

This lesson demonstrated to students how a mathematical principle can be used pragmatically in a work of art, as well as how art can be used to enhance applied geometry. Students also learned how valuable a simple mathematical tool like a compass can be when creating shapes, and how those shapes can be transformed into meaningful art.

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