The Ideal Vacuum: Visual Metaphors for Algebraic Concepts

Year: 2007 Authors: Jessica K. Sklar

Core claim

Photographic metaphors can make abstract algebra more intuitive for students while also inviting broader audiences into mathematical conversation.

Topics

visual metaphors, abstract algebra, mathematics education, photographic art

Domains

functions, ring theory, module theory, ideals, photography, visual art, graphic pedagogy, web design

Methods

metaphor mapping, captioned photographs, hyperlinked webpages, high-resolution prints

Media

photographs, hourglass, tree imagery, webpages

Source status

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