There is often a misconception that artistic and mathematical thinking are opposites. Math and art are more like fraternal twins—they might not look alike, but there is a definite connection between them. Join us as we talk about some ways to demonstrate the connection between math and art, for either your “artsy” student or your more “math-y” student who might need some creative thinking encouragement.
Show Notes
It’s common practice for most kids—and their parents even—to view themselves as either the ‘artsy type’ or the ‘numbers type.’ Once the two become separated, it’s difficult for students to see the overlap between art and math
– Arts Academy in the Woods
Way to combine art and math:
The Nature Journal Connection
NJC, Episode 12: Investigation
A resource to address perfectionism:
The Creative Cure by Jacob Norby
Sue’s art blogs:
The Connection Between Math and Art
Integer Blocks = Success for the Artsy Math Student
Related blogs:
3 Benefits of Math Doodling
Math Doodling Can Improve Your Student’s Mathematical Success [Webinar]
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