A mathematical artist

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72 pencils

As a sculptor of geometric forms, his work deals with patterns and relationships acquired from classical ideals of balance and symmetry. He uses a variety of supplies like plastic, wood, acrylic, paper , and common household items. George W. Hart is a sculptor, mathematician, computer scientist, and educator. He has developed innovative workshop activities which use art-related ways to engage students in thinking mathematically about patterns, structure, and relationships. Hart helped to form North America's only Museum of Mathematics and designed many cool exhibits for it.

What fascinates me about George W. Harts works is that he uses math. I love math and art, so its like the perfect combination. I also like his creativity. I would never think how to make a geometric sculpture out of 72 pencils.

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The Golden ratio in mathematical terms is 1.6180339887 The golden ratio affected art greatly throughout time. During the Renaissance period, Leonardo Da Vinci used it for balance and beauty in the design of art It has changed the way artists, and people see things. From the largest building to the smallest detail, the golden ratio is used in almost everything.

Golden ratio in art Golden ratio in nature Golden ratio used in mathematics

The ancient Greeks used the golden ratio when building the Parthenon.

The golden ratio in a hurricane.

Leonardo Da Vinci was an engineer and a Mathematician away ahead of his time. He liked to use his math skills in his painting to understand in more depth about human life. he uses the Golden Rectangle to understand composition.

Here is an example of the Golden Triangle and the Golden star used in "The Crucifix" By Raphael.

. "Golden Ratio." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_ratio. Wikipedia. Web. 25 Oct 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_ratio>. Hart, George. "George W. Hart." http://georgehart.com/. N.p.. Web. 25 Oct 2012. <http://georgehart.com/>.