Activity

2013 Bridges Conference

This artwork is done by Jane Alder, a fibre artist, math tutor and programmer based on the angles of a pentagon.

At first, I tried to make a replica of this with craft paper with glue. But, it did not go well. And then made it with craft paper and sketch. This picture has a lot of pentagons connected with each other and was quite difficult to sketch . It contains angles 90,120,60,150, and 120 degrees. In the centre, three pentagons are connected at 120-degree angles. Unfortunately, I could not draw it properly like this picture.

                                  

If we use and help the children to draw these kinds of artworks then they can relate it with mathematics and geometry. In grade 8 of the mathematics syllabus in India, there is a chapter called construction of quadrilaterals. At that time, I used to give children these kind of activities. For them, this chapter seemed more interesting than other chapters. 

 Grade 8, Kerala State Syllabus, India

  

Art and math are always related to each other. We have to break the rules of traditional teaching methods which involve only a grid type of teaching. Art is beneficial for children's development. It fosters creativity, expression, and emotional intelligence. Math helps students to recognize the pattern, and angles in a painting or artwork. integrating art with math allows cross-disciplinary learning, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

  

 Reference

https://gallery.bridgesmathart.org/exhibitions/2013-bridges-conference