Abstract

In what ways can creative practice integrate Math and Art?

Lidy van Deursen

Math and Art 175006

AUT Auckland University of Technology

          This research project will be focused on exploring the ways that math and art can be integrated in creative practice with a particular focus on the field of computer-generated art and its role in the creation of fractals. Hailed as “the new geometric language” by Mandelbrot, mathematician and ‘father’ of fractal geometry; fractals have given rise to a new form of art.
          “Euclidean geometry concerned mainly with perfect abstracts non-existent in nature, ha(s) no way of describing items in our everyday lives” (Velichová, 2010). I will be expanding on ideas presented by Mandelbrot, Velichová and Taylor amongst other academics to explore the ways that fractal geometry can be used to explore connections between math and art and extend geometric connections beyond that of traditional ‘Euclidean’ geometry.
          The research and practical will seek to explore the synthesis of math and art with the aim of proving them to be of equal use in the field of fractal geometry; the realism produced and the potential to mimic nature will be forefront in my investigations and analysis of this topic. Opinions of academics in related fields as well as the differing definitions of true ‘math’ and ‘art’ will be given due consideration throughout the examination.