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 Math has influenced art because it helps the artist make the artwork more visually appealing. Using specific ratios can also help create a more realistic image. Mathematics has directly influenced art with conceptual tools such as linear perspective, the analysis of symmetry, and mathematical objects. Besides math, art has also influenced science. The reason why art is necessary to science is that creativity involves imagination and imagination is visualization (Qamar 2022). Oftentimes, the ability to visualize and imagine certain processes is important to solving scientific problems. 


https://www.uib.no/en/math/55347/mathematics-art-and-science



Mathematics is a living science, where problems and theory come from the discipline itself. As such, pure mathematics can be considered both as an art and a science ("Mathematics as art"). Visual artists and painters, especially, draw upon mathematical concepts in their works and some of the most famous works of art have mathematical elements. Architecture, sculpture, monuments and other forms of art also work with math in creative ways (Maeda 2023). In the picture below, it displays an app that allows you to use your hands to explore the curves and ripples of mathematical equations brought to life in vivid color. I found Nathan Selikoff's work to be intriguing and I admire the way he incorporates art with mathematics.
In another work, he explores the mathematical dimensions with an orchestra.


https://www.nathanselikoff.com

As stated in the journal by Marc Frantz, "for one thing, we see the importance of the unique, correct perspective viewpoint. If we view art from the wrong viewpoint, it can appear distorted--a cube can look like a dumpster" (Frantz 2000). This is how math influences artists and especially perspective works. Below is Charles Csuri who is a revolutionary innovator who combined art, science, and technology to become a computer graphics pioneer. 

https://www.charlescsuri.com/

Works Cited

Qamar, Usama. “Why Art Is Vital to the Study of Science?” Pranjal Arts, Pranjal Arts, 4 Jan. 2022, https://www.pranjalarts.com/blog/why-art-is-vital-to-the-study-of-science#:~:text=Why%20is%20art%20vital%20to,important%20to%20solving%20scientific%20problems.

“Mathematics as Art and Science.” University of Bergen, https://www.uib.no/en/math/55347/mathematics-art-and-science.

Maeda, John. “2023.” MAEDASTUDIO, 9 Apr. 2023, https://maedastudio.com/.

“The Science Checklist Applied: Mathematics - Understanding Science.” Understanding Science - How Science REALLY Works..., 24 Aug. 2022, https://undsci.berkeley.edu/the-science-checklist-applied-mathematics/#:~:text=In%20many%20ways%2C%20math%20is,progress%20contributes%20to%20scientific%20breakthroughs.

al., Milena Damrau et. “Combining Mathematics and Arts.” w/k–Between Science & Art Journal, Peter Tepe, 16 Dec. 2022, https://between-science-and-art.com/mathematics-and-arts/.

Frantz, Marc. “Viewpoints: Mathematical Perspective and Fractal Geometry in Art.” Google Books, Princeton University Press, 5 July 2011, https://books.google.com/books/about/Viewpoints.html?id=H85WUaD9f5cC.

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