Archive for June, 2003

Jun 19 2003

Chaos Theory and Fractals

Published by fms under Random

Although chaos is often thought to refer to randomness and lack of order, it is more accurate to think of it as an apparent randomness that results from complex systems and interactions among systems. Scientists have discovered the subtlety and complexity of structure that lies beneath the surface of turbulence and other unpredictable behaviour.

 

Jun 12 2003

Shells, Seeds and Spirals

Published by fms under Random

The creative process might appear random or unstructured. However, mathematical principles can describe certain characteristics of artistic form, the notion of what appears beautiful to the eye, unity and variation, repetition and rhythm, and balance. Geometry offers the most obvious connection between art and mathematics, being concerned with two and three dimensional shape and form, [...]

 

Jun 10 2003

Rodin: A Magnificent Obsession

Published by fms under Art

The Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Foundation in association with the Art Gallery of Western Australia presented Rodin: A Magnificent Obsession from 4 October to 5 December 2001. The Art Gallery of Western Australia was the first gallery in Australia to present this exhibition of over 75 of Rodin’s most significant sculptural achievements. I attended [...]