100 Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know about Math and the Arts

A fascinating exploration of mathxs connection to the arts At first glance the worlds of math and the arts might not seem like comfortable neighbors But as mathematician John D Barrow points out they have a strong and natural affinityxafter all math is the study of all patterns and the world of the arts is rich with pattern Barrow whisks us through thought-provoking and often whimsical intersections between math and many arts from the golden ratios of Mondrianxs rectangles and the curious fractal-like nature of Pollockxs drip paintings to ballerinasx gravity-defying leaps and the next generation of monkeys on typewriters tackling Shakespeare For those of us with our feet planted more firmly on the ground Barrow also wields everyday equations to reveal how many guards are needed in an art gallery or where you should stand to look at sculptures From music and drama to literature and the visual arts Barrowxs witty and accessible observations are sure to spark the imaginations of math nerds and art aficionados alike illustrations.