BEAUTY OF MATHEMATICS

BEAUTY OF MATHS:

          Mathematics is everywhere. It is in the objects we create, in the works of art we admire. Although we may not notice it, mathematics is also present in the nature that surrounds us, in its landscapes and species of plants and animals, including the human species. Our attraction to other humans and even our mobility depend on it. But how does this happen?


From the structure of buildings to the discovery of new planets, from trade to fashion and new technologies, mathematics has always served as an important tool in the advancement of science and technology, in fields as diverse as Engineering, Biology, Philosophy and Arts. And it is also present in nature, concealing- and revealing- its charms in various forms, intriguing researchers and inspiring poets. One of the ideas that best embodies mathematics in all its elegance is the concept of symmetry.


The roof of the Lotfollah mosque in Isfahan (Iran) is a great example of symmetry endowed with beauty in architecture.



Inside the mosque there are several rooms with diverse symmetrical motifs.

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