How Mathematicians Think About Patterns by Professor Ian Stewart

There are many kinds of pattern in mathematics and many ways to think about them. But when it comes to visual patterns, one viewpoint stands out; symmetry. This talk explores some basic ideas about symmetry, and shows how it helps us to understand patterns in nature - such as the markings on animals and fish, how animals move, the shapes of sand dunes, and the six-sided snowflake.

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Symmetry, Art, & Illusion by Scott Kim

Symmetry, Art, & Illusion by Scott Kim

This lecture featured artist and author Scott Kim. During the event, Scott took us on a dazzling journey of exploration into the world of symmetry and art. We discovered the surprising mathematical patterns that reappear in art, music, dance, and animation. We also took part in a hands-on workshop where we learned to draw our own symmetrical ambigram lettering designs (as featured in the book, "Inversions"), play with symmetrical rhythmic patterns, and join in a full-body investigation of symmetry.

About the Lecturer
Scott Kim is an American puzzle and computer game designer, artist, and author.