by Kiran Desai
First published 2013
Kiran Desai explores the intersection of mathematics and visual art through original drawings and paintings. The book demonstrates how mathematical principles can be expressed pictorially rather than through traditional equations. Desai creates images that illustrate fundamental concepts like associativity, commutativity, and distributivity. Several artworks serve as visual proofs for algebraic relationships. The author presents drawings where different shapes share identical areas and perimeters despite appearing dissimilar. Recursive principles inspire multiple figures, including one painting that represents the mathematical constant e. The final section features works based on symmetry, reflection, and replication properties. All images are Desai's original creations, bridging the gap between abstract mathematical concepts and concrete visual representation.
Genres: science, art, non-fiction, mathematics
Vibes: educational, informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, interdisciplinary
50 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform