Art in the Life of Mathematicians

Inbunden, Engelska, 2015

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Why are mathematicians drawn to art? How do they perceive it? What motivates them to pursue excellence in music or painting? Do they view their art as a conveyance for their mathematics or an escape from it? What are the similarities between mathematical talent and creativity and their artistic equivalents? What are the differences? Can a theatrical play or a visual image capture the beauty and excitement of mathematics? Some of the world's top mathematicians are also accomplished artists: musicians, photographers, painters, dancers, writers, filmmakers. In this volume, they share some of their work and reflect on the roles that mathematics and art have played in their lives. They write about creativity, communication, making connections, negotiating successes and failures, and navigating the vastly different professional worlds of art and mathematics.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2015-07-30
Mått178 x 254 x undefined mm
Vikt959 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieMonograph Books
Antal sidor282
FörlagAmerican Mathematical Society
ISBN9781470419561

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This is a rich, varied, and fascinating book. I urge anyone who is interested in both art and mathematics to read it. Or, if you are just interested in mathematics, this book could kindle an interest in art. And vice versa…Ultimately, art and mathematics have very similar goals: understanding the world around us more deeply, exploring new means of expressing ourselves." - Frederic Green, SIGACT News