Intersections: The World of Art and Math

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Crosslisted With: MATH 357 In this course students will explore key intersections between art and mathematics in human culture. Ranging from antiquity to present times, students will connect and articulate informed perspectives on how mathematics can inspire art, as well as reflect upon the beauty of mathematics. Students will build upon content learned in the Aesthetic Expression and Quantitative Reasoning Pillars to both identify and execute artistic and mathematical expression as it directly relates to presented concepts. An emphasis will be on drawing parallels between different cultures and historical periods while investigating art and mathematics from a global perspective. Course fee: $70. Prerequisite(s): Completion of FAES and FQRC Pillar courses Corequisite(s): None *Fulfills Civitae Core PAES AA