How is “Math Art” different from “Math Activities?” With activities I am explicitly trying to teach my children a concept. With art, I tend to step back and just let them enjoy, maybe pointing out some of the math concepts that appear, but not belaboring the point. I would rather them draw their own conclusions, explore and enjoy.
POLYHEDRA (3D Shapes)
How to Fold Circles (polyhedra from paper plates)
“Slide-Together” templates (polyhedra from slitted squares)
Books to cut out and assemble. Find old books to buy for $0.01 on Amazon.
Polyhedra at the London Science Museum
SLICE-FORMS (Surfaces)
Cardboard Safari sells sliceform animals
Books to cut out and assemble. Find old books for $0.01 on Amazon.
Sliceforms at the London Science Museum
GRAPH PAPER PATTERNS
Graph Paper Patterns (PDF)
Patterns from Desmos.com
Kandi Patterns or other Hama/Fuse Bead Patterns
Graph Art from The Smart Teacher
Use Desmos (online graphing software) to make art
Spirolaterals
STRING ART
Skip Count around Circle. With paper & pencil or nails & string on a piece of wood.
Making Curves with Straight Lines – Ship, Another Ship
Gorgeous String Art piece for sale; smaller version
MULTIPLICATION
Make your own multiplication art (need pic)
Array City and Square Numbers Tower
Color Mixing Chart. Start simple, with just 3 colors. Good practice learning to read an addition or multiplication chart.
Fun Art Print with math facts
FRACTIONS
Picture Pie by Ed Emberley. Example here.
OTHER
Create a portrait with number stickers
Mandalas to print and color, color online, or design your own.
INSPIRATION
Beautiful math art by Eugene Andolsek
