MMA.MATH.7.B
Use similarity, geometric transformations, symmetry, and perspective drawings to describe mathematical patterns and structure in art and photography.
Mathematical Models with Applications · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
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similaritygeometric transformationssymmetryperspective drawingsmathematical patternsstructureartphotography
Skills
- identify (examples of similarity in art and photography) #dok1
- describe (geometric transformations such as translation, rotation, reflection, and dilation) #dok1
- analyze (the use of symmetry in visual representations) #dok2
- apply (perspective drawing techniques to create and recognize mathematical patterns and structure) #dok3
- explain (how mathematical concepts are represented in art and photography) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify examples of similarity, geometric transformations, and symmetry in art and photography. #dok1
- I can describe how perspective drawings are created and used in art. #dok1
- I can analyze the ways symmetry and transformations contribute to the structure of artistic images. #dok2
- I can apply geometric transformation techniques to create mathematical patterns in my own artwork or photography. #dok3
- I can explain how mathematical patterns and structure are used in various forms of art and photography. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Mathematical concepts such as similarity, transformations, and symmetry are essential for recognizing and creating patterns and structure in art and photography.
- Artists and photographers use mathematical principles like geometric transformations and perspective to organize visual information and communicate ideas.
Essential Questions
- How are mathematical patterns and concepts like similarity and symmetry evident in works of art and photography?
- Why are geometric transformations important in creating visual structure in different mediums?
- In what ways does perspective drawing influence the way we view and create art and photographs?
- How can understanding mathematical structures enhance artistic and photographic techniques?
- What roles do mathematics and geometry play in the organization and communication of visual ideas?