...you are the art teacher now.

1. Geometry in art:
You are the art teacher now.

2. In groups of 3 Pick a topic from what I will show you
1.You must create a powerpoint to teach the class about
your topic.
2.You must find the most important and interesting
information about your topic.
3.Find a way to engage the class. Don’t just read from your
presentation.
a.You can bring examples of your topic to show the class
b.You can ask the class questions after your presentation
c.You can give the class a short quiz to see if they were paying

3. Tessellations: M.C. Escher
There is currently an exhibit you can visit to find
information! http://www.mcescher.com/news/exhibition-in-
madrid/
Idea: Create your own tessellation and show the class how you
made it!

4. Geometric Abstraction and 20th century art
Remember neoplasticism?
In addition to a powerpoint, for this
project you could try practicing one
of the styles of an artist and explain
how the task was easy or challenging.

5. Fractals
Where do we find
fractals?
Can you find fractals in
you life?
You can take photos or
create your own!

6. The Pythagorean theorem
Who was Pythagoras? Why is his
theorem so important? Who uses
it?
Can you find right triangles
around the school? Your house?
The city? Take photos!

7. ISlamic/Hexagonal tiles/ penrose tiles
http://artofislamicpattern.com/resourc
es/educational-posters/
When did the style become popular?
What kind of math needs to be
calculated to make the tiles and
mosaics?

8. Polyhedral art
What kind of geometry does it use? 2D?
3D?
Create your own polyhedron!

9. Circles in art: stone circles/mandalas
What is the significance of a circle?
What does a circle represent?
Where do we find circles in art?

10. Da vinci and geometry
How much time did he spend studying
geometry?
How did his interest in math influence
his art?

11. The golden ratio
This topic is pretty deep.
You need to explain what it is and
where we find it? Who uses it? Why
is it so fascinating?
Bonus points if you can find the
golden ration in your everyday
life!

12. Geometry and architecture: Frank lloyd wright
https://www.guggenheim.org/arts-
curriculum/topic/geometric-shapes
What sparked (started) his interest in
geometry?
What are your favorite
Designs?