Math and Art Activities for Younger Artists
Shapes and Patterns
Symmetry and Tessellations
Shapes and Patterns
Explore geometric shapes during art lessons and discover the artistic symmetry found in corners, curves, and edges of different 2D shapes. While creating lovely works of art, you'll also learn about the fascinating geometry in art and how tessellations in art can enhance your creative projects!
Circle Loom Weaving
Symmetry and Tessellations
Shapes and Patterns
Circle loom weaving is an enjoyable activity that beautifully merges artistic symmetry with math and art. It allows participants to explore the geometry in art through circle symmetry while delving into the radius, diameter, arcs, and segments of circles, as well as discovering tessellations in art.
Symmetry and Tessellations
Symmetry and Tessellations
Symmetry and Tessellations
Tessellations in art provide an excellent opportunity to explore artistic symmetry and the role of geometry in art. Discover which shapes fit together harmoniously and use color to create a stunning artistic masterpiece!
Further Math & Art Projects.
Ratios and Proportions
Symmetry and Tessellations
Symmetry and Tessellations
Use ratios when mixing paints (e.g., 3 parts red to 7 parts blue for purple) and explore how artists and architects have applied artistic symmetry and geometry in art, including the use of tessellations in art, as well as the Golden Ratio in their work.
Symmetry and Tessellations
Symmetry and Tessellations
Symmetry and Tessellations
Analyze artistic symmetry in symmetrical art pieces, explore lines of symmetry, and study rotational symmetry. Tessellations in art can be a fantastic way to introduce geometry in art through engaging geometric patterns.
Perspective and 3D Shapes
Symmetry and Tessellations
Perspective and 3D Shapes
Utilize perspective to create enlarged shapes on paper, exploring the connection between cubism, artistic symmetry, and the geometry in art. Additionally, delve into how tessellations in art relate to 3D shapes.
Shapes and Patterns
Scaling and Measurement
Perspective and 3D Shapes
Explore artistic symmetry and the geometry in art through various forms, such as kaleidoscope lettering and the intricate tessellations in art that illustrate the geometry of drawing a soccer ball.
Scaling and Measurement
Scaling and Measurement
Scaling and Measurement
Use art to solve real-world math problems, such as measuring and scaling up or down, while exploring artistic symmetry. You can also create a collaborative mosaic art piece that incorporates geometry in art, or even use tessellations in art to teach the concept of scaling.
Angles
Scaling and Measurement
Scaling and Measurement
Explore angles in art, such as the angles of a building or the angle of a line in a drawing, and discover how artistic symmetry plays a crucial role. Consider the geometry in art that shapes these angles and how tessellations in art can create captivating patterns.