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Public lecture on Mathematics in Music and Visual Arts (May 30)
We cordially invite you to the public lecture on “Töne sehen und Muster hören – Mathematik in Musik und Kunst” by Prof. Jürgen Richter-Gebert (TU München) on Monday, May 30 2022 at 5 pm, Mathematikon lecture hall.
Abstract: Math makes it possible. This lecture is a journey through central topics of mathematics and art such as symmetry, proportion, and rhythm. Here are some of the questions addressed in the lecture:You will be able to witness a small set of simple rules turning into fascinating structures. This metamorphosis is performed by a piece of interactive software. The results may vary from intricate images to intriguing drum beats.
- What do tiles, common salt, and a canon have in common?
- How can you create one picture by moving shapes?
- How do you create a 3-D-model out of such a picture? Can you hear it?
Link: Announcement by the Research Station Geometry & Dynamics.