Syamala Chenulu
The mathematics of kolam, a traditional art form of southern India. Article discusses simple graph theory, Euler paths and circuits, numerical patterns, symmetry, and growing patterns. Includes student work samples and suggestions for organizing data.
Margaret Kenney; Stanley Bezuszka
Creating mathematical art based on number patterns. Article discusses a process that integrates numbers and geometry resulting in attractive patterned squares. Activity may be done with paper and pencil or using computer software. Includes directions for creating patterns using Geometer's Sketchpad.
Leslie Lewis
An instructional process to help students visualize irrational numbers. Article discusses creating a spiral, called The Wheel of Theodorus, to construct and compare irrational and rational lengths. Includes student work to help the reader appreciate the possibilities.
David Hedin
Using linear algebra to design
mobiles like those created by artist Alexander Calder. Article discusses
investigations that develop understanding of the components of a mobile.
Includes five investigations with list of supplies and activity sheets leading to
creating a mobile.
Rita Barger, Martha Haehl
Ratios and proportions in the context
of musical instruments, and the relationship between measurement, ratios,
geometric sequences and finger positions or the placement of frets on stringed
musical instruments. Includes suggestions for students creating their own
stringed instruments.
Ernest Ranucci
This reprinted
Mathematics Teacher
article gives a brief history of the mathematics of Escher's art. Article discusses Escher art and how it relates to Islamic art.
Jill Britton
How teachers can use Escher art in the classroom.
Includes project ideas and websites for additional information.