[Maths-Education] Maths-Art Seminar at LKL, 10 November: 'Mathematics in the Art of John Ernest' by Paul Ernest

[Phillip Kent]

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MATHEMATICS IN THE ART OF JOHN ERNEST
An LKL Maths-Art seminar
by Paul Ernest
Thursday 10th November 2011, 6.00 - 7.30pm

John Ernest (1922 –1994) was a key member of the British Constructivist
abstract art movement. He had a lifelong fascination with mathematics
that is reflected both in his work and in contributions that he made to
graph theory. John Ernest experimented with visual representations of
mathematical ideas in many of his works, such as his Moebius Strip
sculpture (Tate Britain). However his most sustained use of mathematics
was in a series of works related to Group Theory. In these he made group
tables of order 8 using various graphic elements and combinations. The
result is a series of strikingly beautiful paintings and reliefs. Images
of his finished works and some sketches will be displayed as well as a
discussion of the underlying mathematics.

PAUL ERNEST is Emeritus Professor (Mathematics Education) at Exeter
University. His fundamental interests are mathematics in education and
society, and its philosophical significance. His best known books are
The Philosophy of Mathematics Education, and Social Constructivism as a
Philosophy of Mathematics. He edits the online Philosophy of Mathematics
Education Journal. John Ernest was Paul's father.

TIME: 6.00 to 7.30pm
PLACE: London Knowledge Lab, 23-29 Emerald St, London, WC1N 3QS
[Travel information & maps at: http://bit.ly/LKL-MathsArt-venue ]

NEXT SEMINAR:
8 December: LKL Maths-Art Christmas Event - Hands-on opportunities to
experience mathematical art


LKLMathsArt on YouTube: a growing archive of videos
from the Maths-Art seminars. http://www.youtube.com/user/LKLMathsArt

LKL Maths-Art seminars are free to attend, and All are welcome. No
reservation is required, but an email to lkl.maths.art at gmail.com is
appreciated for planning purposes.

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Dr Phillip Kent, London Knowledge Lab
p.kent at ioe.ac.uk   phillip.kent at gmail.com
www.phillipkent.net    m: 07950 952034
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