Imagine Math 7: Between Culture and Mathematics

Mathematics is used to create new worlds, geometries, forms, and models to manage our world better, solve great problems, and combine music, art, poetry, literature, architecture, theatre, and cinema. It has unpredictable and sometimes counterintuitive applications in all areas of human endeavour. This seventh volume of the Venice Conference 2019 pays homage to Mimmo Paladino and includes a section on Fields Medals, cinema and theatre, and the community of mathematicians. The topics are treated in a rigorous but captivating way, with a motto of "Everything will be fine."

Format: Hardback
Length: 471 pages
Publication date: 08 October 2020
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Mathematics is a powerful tool that can be used to explore new worlds, new geometries, and new forms. It can be used to build mathematical models that help us manage our world better, to solve complex problems, to create new problems that have never been thought of before, and to combine music, art, poetry, literature, architecture, theatre, and cinema with mathematics. The applications of mathematics are unpredictable and sometimes counterintuitive, and they can be found in all areas of human endeavour.

This seventh volume of the Proceedings of the International Conference on Mathematics and Culture starts with a homage to the Italian artist Mimmo Paladino, who created ten original and unique works of art paper dedicated to the themes of the meeting. A large section is dedicated to the most recent Fields Medals, including a Homage to Maryam Mirzakhani, who was awarded the Fields Medal in 2017 for her groundbreaking work in mathematics and mathematical physics. A section is dedicated to cinema and theatre, including performances by Claire Bardainne & Adrien Mondot. A part of the conference focused on the community of mathematicians, their role in literature, and even in politics, with the extraordinary example of Antanas Mockus Major of Bogotá.

Mathematics was also used in the construction of bridges, particularly in Italy in the Sixties, and Tullia Iori presented a paper on this topic. A very particular contribution on Origami by a mathematician, Marco Abate, and an artist, Alessandro Beber. And many other topics. As usual, the topics are treated in a rigorous but captivating way, detailed and full of evocations. This is an all-embracing look at the world of mathematics and culture.

The world, life, culture, everything has changed in a few weeks with the Coronavirus. Culture, science, and technology are the main ways to safeguard people's physical and social life. Trust is essential in these challenging times, and we must work together to find solutions to the problems we face.

In conclusion, mathematics is a powerful tool that can be used to explore new worlds, new geometries, and new forms. It can be used to build mathematical models that help us manage our world better, to solve complex problems, to create new problems that have never been thought of before, and to combine music, art, poetry, literature, architecture, theatre, and cinema with mathematics. The applications of mathematics are unpredictable and sometimes counterintuitive, and they can be found in all areas of human endeavour. We must continue to invest in mathematics and culture to ensure that we can continue to thrive in the face of the challenges we face.

Weight: 982g
Dimension: 164 x 242 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030426521
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020