Course reflection

I understood the importance of contextualizing mathematical concepts within cultural, historical, and artistic frameworks. This can help me make mathematics teaching more meaningful, memorable, and effective by connecting abstract concepts to students' experiences and interests. Understanding history of math is really important. Especially for exploring Non-European mathematicians' achievements. I would like to use this idea in my future teaching and make my classroom more inclusive. 

Artwork presentation reflection

After doing the presentation, I learned how M. C. Escher bridged the gap between art and science. Also his famous artworks and how mathematical concepts are used in them. And I like his "Relativity" (1953) the most. He played with perspective and gravity, presenting multiple gravitational centres in one drawing, which I found really interesting and fascinating. His tessellations demonstrate how shapes can fit together perfectly without gaps or overlaps. 

Through this presentation, I understood that art can visualize complex mathematical ideas. And Escher's ability to represent infinity is brilliant. In my own teaching, I would use Escher's works to demonstrate how mathematics can be both beautiful and creatively expressive. His works can stimulate discussions about geometry and symmetry, making them relevant for students across various age groups.

Art work

Link for our art project slide: 

https://www.canva.com/design/DAF2PmYwJtA/jY4hiddgM57T7JxabeRNRw/edit?utm_content=DAF2PmYwJtA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

Picture of our art project: