Find Art

Author:
Eva 3D

Exercise by Natalija

Grade/Age: 12 Topic/Subject area: Geometry Duration: 1 hour Number of the students: 20 Single work/Team work: Pair work

Description:

Students observe Logifaces and analyze their shapes. Using the Internet they research famous paintings that have elements of geometrical solids. They redraw the pictures and instead of geometrical solid presented on the picture, they put Logifaces. For example, in the famous picture of Luca Pacioli, the dodecahedron could be replaced with the Logifaces image. During this task, students discuss the relationship between mathematics and art. Also, they discuss the geometrical object in the picture.

Solutions/Guidelines/Expectations:

Students have to know the basics of geometry in order to connect to the objects in the real life. Students explore famous art pieces.