Bringing Mathematics Into Art Schools

By Michael Robert Peterson


Schools that entail art will be able to teach others about a variety of styles, whether they are conventional or more traditional by comparison. It goes without saying that there is more of a shift towards technology as well, since methods like CGI are so commonplace. However, this does not mean that methods like drawing have been totally done away with, especially when considering the story about Rafael Araujo. What he has done is incorporate drawing with a subject that is as far away from art, as we know it, as possible: math.

According to an article on CNN.com, Rafael Araujo has created work that managed to bring both drawing and mathematical tools in a surprisingly graceful hybrid. Instead of a computer being utilized in order to create his illustration, he would use tools like a ruler and protractor. While this method may not exactly be archaic, it is certainly a method that deviates from the norm. What surprised me, after reading this article, was just how advanced the final projects from the efforts that Araujo put forth were.

The article made mention of the way that Araujo created a picture depicting butterflies going along a certain path, which was made with geometry put into place. It goes without saying that there is a level of challenge to see here, especially when geometry is not exact common in art schools, at least not when compared to other methods. Not only did Araujo create his projects with precision intact but he said that his experience was gained early on, stating that he, ""began drawing perspective almost out of the blue."

As someone who does not remember much from his math classes in high school, I can safely that Araujo's work is a collection that very few can manifest. There are many students who struggle with making the perfect circle, even with a protractor in their possession. However, Araujo can not only go about this but create works that are able to incorporate the fundamentals of mathematics in such a way that the best designs can be made. One can only imagine how taxing of a process this can be for Araujo.

In addition, keep in mind the presence of color, which is another aspect of art entirely. Yes, the base image may be created but it the idea of incorporating certain hues is an entirely different monster. While one challenge may be conquered in the realm of art, one can be certain that another one will be residing in the distance. Rafael Araujo has the potential to overcome all of them, if the work that he produced with help from analytical practices is any indication.




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