This blog will explore symmetry types as manifested in mandalas, in the streets of Manhattan, and beyond. It is for students in Professor Kirby’s classes, and anyone else who’s interested in spinning out the mathematical ramifications of mandalas and border patterns.
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January 24, 2013 Written by Laurence Kirby | 3 Comments
Categories: mandala gallery
3 responses so far ↓
mb150378 // Mar 21st 2013 at 7:57 pm
I’ve become hooked on symmetries. I see them all over the city – on building facades, doorways, houses, in my home, on clothing. I’ve taken many pictures; a woman’s skirt on the subway station, my 4 yr old grandson’s sweater, the doorway to my home, the heat grater in my home, and so on. I’m hoping to figure out how to get some of these pics on the blog. Best of all – it is one more way to be aware of the beauty all around us. Thank you Professor Kirby!
Miriam
ALEXIS GOLENYA // Apr 1st 2013 at 8:09 am
I agree with Miriam! Especially after our visit to the museum, I now have become more aware of border patterns and the different types of symmetries that surround me daily. For example, I go to yoga at Pure Yoga east studios on 86th and Lexington, inside they have a beautiful tile border pattern in the Lobby that I will post a pic on the blog of. Just beautiful!
al090321 // May 22nd 2013 at 6:12 pm
When we were at the Rubin Museum , at first I could not connect mathematics with art. However after listening to our tour guide and the other students I was able to make the connection by using my knowledge of symmetry as my guide. I was able to explore the concept of the Mandalas language of math(symmetry). The Mandalas as a whole eject an image of rebirth calm and peace n other words it was like I was looking at heaven and earth on earth. I think I understand the message within the Mandalas. Thank you proff. Kirby.