Repeating Patterns from Your Own Culture: The Value of Such an Assignment in a Foundation Class in Mathematical Art and Design

Year: 2020 Authors: Catherine Z. W. Hassell Sweatman

Core claim

A culture-based pattern presentation can introduce symmetry and transformations naturally while building confidence, community, and appreciation for mathematics in art and design.

Topics

repeating patterns, symmetry, cultural identity, mathematical art

Domains

geometry, transformations, symmetry, patterns, mathematical art, textile design, architecture, visual culture

Methods

class presentation assignment, cultural pattern research, geometric analysis, student questionnaire

Media

Processing, textiles, fabric, photographs

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