The MathFilm DVD presents a juried collection of innovative short math videos. The films are winners of the international competition of the MathFilm Festival 2008. Following the May premiere in Berlin, the festival films are shown in public viewings throughout Germany. The festival is part of the "Year of Mathematics" initiative of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. The films target a broad audience of students, teachers, and everyone with an interest in mathematics. The topics range from geometry to graphics, from computing to visualization, from historic to modern achievements, from abstract mathematical worlds to real-world applications. The DVD provides entertaining and informative insights into modern mathematics and is an exciting resource for lively school and university courses.

Die DVD pr sentiert eine Sammlung preisgekr nter Kurzfilme zu mathematischen Themen wie Geometrie und Computergraphik, wissenschaftliches Rechnen und Visualisierung, abstrakte mathematische Ideen und Anwendungen in der realen Welt. Die Filme richten sich an einen breiten Zuschauerkreis: Sch ler, Studenten, Lehrer und all jene, die neugierig auf die bunten Seiten der Mathematik sind. Alle Filme wurden beim internationalen MathFilm Festival 2008 in Berlin im Rahmen des Jahres der Mathematik" ausgezeichnet.

Imagine mathematics, imagine with the help of mathematics, imagine new worlds, new geometries, new forms. This book is intended to contribute to grasping how much that is interesting and new is happening in the relationships between mathematics, imagination and culture. With a look at the past, at figures and events, that help to understand the phenomena of today. It is no coincidence that this volume contains an homage to the great Italian artist of the 1700s, Andrea Pozzo, and his perspective views. Theatre, art and architecture are the topics of choice, along with music, literature and cinema. No less important are applications of mathematics to medicine and economics. The treatment is rigorous but captivating, detailed but full of evocations, an all-embracing look at the world of mathematics and culture

Imagine mathematics, imagine with the help of mathematics, imagine new worlds, new geometries, new forms. This volume in the series Imagine Math casts light on what is new and interesting in the relationships between mathematics, imagination and culture. The book opens by examining the connections between modern and contemporary art and mathematics, including Linda D. Henderson s contribution. Several further papers are devoted to mathematical models and their influence on modern and contemporary art, including the work of Henry Moore and Hiroshi Sugimoto. Among the many other interesting contributions are an homage to Benoit Mandelbrot with reference to the exhibition held in New York in 2013 and the thoughts of Jean-Pierre Bourguignon on the art and math exhibition at the Fondation Cartier in Paris. An interesting part is dedicated to the connections between math, computer science and theatre with the papers by C. Bardainne and A. Mondot.The topics are treated in a way that is rigorous but captivating, detailed but very evocative. This is an all-embracing look at the world of mathematics and culture."

This work contains the proceedings of the "Mathematics and Culture" conference held in Venice in March 2002. The conference aims to act as a bridge across the various aspects of human knowledge. While keeping mathematics as its core, it is aimed at anyone endowed with cultural curiosity and interests, whether within or (even more so) outside mathematics. This volume therefore covers music, cinema, art, theatre and literature, with topics ranging from Tibet to comics.

Imagine mathematics, imagine with the help of mathematics, imagine new worlds, new geometries, new forms. The new volume in the series "Imagine Math" is intended to contribute to grasping how much that is interesting and new is happening in the relationships between mathematics, imagination and culture. The present book begins with the connections between mathematics, numbers, poetry and music, with the latest opera by Italian composer Claudio Ambrosini. Literature and narrative also play an important role here. There is cinema too, with the "erotic" mathematics films by Edward Frenkel, and the new short "Arithmetique " by Munari and Rovazzani. The section on applications of mathematics features a study of ants, as well as the refined forms and surfaces generated by algorithms used in the performances by Adrien Mondot and Claire Bardainne. Last but not least, in honour of the hundredth anniversary of his birth, a mathematical, literary and theatrical homage to Alan Turing, one of the outstanding figures of the twentieth century.

Imagine mathematics, imagine with the help of mathematics, imagine new worlds, new geometries, new forms. This bookis intended to contribute to grasping how much that is interesting and new is happening in the relationships between mathematics, imagination and culture. With a look at the past, at figures and events, that help to understand the phenomena of today.

It is no coincidence that this volume contains an homage to the great Italian artist of the 1700s, Andrea Pozzo, and his perspective views. Theatre, art and architecture are the topics of choice, along with music, literature and cinema. No less important are applications of mathematics to medicine and economics.

The treatment is rigorous but captivating, detailed but full of evocations, an all-embracing look at the world of mathematics and culture

Dreaming Some years ago, in a corridor, in a small space, o? to the side, as in a hidden ravine, they were there. Tey couldn't be anywhere else. Hidden and mysterious, with faces that were dreamy and abstracted, or distracted, or pensive. Caught up in their thoughts, caught up in their space, a space that was distant and that only they could understand. Elusive and yet there, in front of me. Certainly, it was them, the six mathematicians of the Mathematica series by Mimmo Paladino. Tinkers of numbers and shapes. For ten years we have been searching for the mathematicians there. In Venice, the favourite place. An aura of mystery surrounds them, otherwise what kind of mathematicians would they be! Mysterious, dreamy, absent, absorbed are the faces of Paladino's mathemat- V icians. Te voices of ?ve Sardinian shepherds intone the Kyrie,the Libera Me Domine, the Sanctus. Insistent, profound, archaic voices. Te soundtrack of a journey, of a journey towards nothingness. A journey towards Te Wild Blue Yonder ,the last ?lm by Werner Herzog, winner of the international Critic's prize at the Venice f- tival in ????. Te heroes were astronauts, even if by now no one cares about their adventures;astronautswhotakeo?,whotravel,butdon'tknowwheretheyaregoing. And then there are the true heroes, the real gurus of the ?lm, the characters who some years ago burst onto the scene in cinema: the mathematicians.

Creativity plays an important role in all human activities, from the visual arts to cinema and theatre, and in particular in science and mathematics .

This volume, published only in English in the series "Mathematics and Culture," stresses the strong links between mathematics, culture and creativity in architecture, contemporary art, geometry, computer graphics, literature, theatre and cinema. So this book is designed not only for mathematicians but for all the people who have an interest in the various aspects of culture, both scientific and literary, with a special emphasis on the visual aspects.

This volume of the "Mathematics and Culture" series is dedicated to Italian artist Armando Pizzicato. The work of Pollock is also discussed, thanks to the collaboration of the Venice Guggenheim Collection. Mathematics creates beauty in architecture, from topology to the projects of Gehry and Piano to the muqarnas of Islam. The fourth dimension is made visible in these pages.

From the reviews of the hardcover edition:

... This conference ... to celebrate the centennial of the birth of Escher] resulted in an immensely interesting collection of articles ... Although Escher himself is no longer among us, M.C.Escher's Legacy, like a garden of continually blooming flowers, allows us to appreciate his heritage anew.

Notices of the AMS April 2003

... It is a handsome volume, and contains articles from 41 people, which cover a wide range of artistic and analytical endeavour. ... A quick dip into each section produces small gems. ... there is enough here to provide rich pickings for any interested party, no matter what their particular discipline is. Embedded in the various articles are even snippets which illuminate Escher's intentions, and his relationships with his mathematician friends ... Even though short, these are rewarding to read.

... the CD-ROM ... is an excellent addition to the book, and contains much more material, including "video" excerpts from some of the lectures."

Australian Math. Soc. GAZETTE May 2003

Creativity plays an important role in all human activities, from the visual arts to cinema and theatre, and in particular in science and mathematics .

This volume, published only in English in the series "Mathematics and Culture," stresses the strong links between mathematics, culture and creativity in architecture, contemporary art, geometry, computer graphics, literature, theatre and cinema. So this book is designed not only for mathematicians but for all the people who have an interest in the various aspects of culture, both scientific and literary, with a special emphasis on the visual aspects.

A fascinating and insightful collection of papers on the strong links between mathematics and culture. The contributions range from cinema and theatre directors to musicians, architects, historians, physicians, graphic designers and writers. The text highlights the cultural and formative character of mathematics, its educational value, and imaginative dimension. These articles are highly interesting, sometimes amusing, and make excellent starting points for researching the strong connection between scientific and literary culture.

Imagine mathematics, imagine with the help of mathematics, imagine new worlds, new geometries, new forms. Imagine building mathematical models that make it possible to manage our world better, imagine solving great problems, imagine new problems never before thought of, imagine combining music, art, poetry, literature, architecture, theatre and cinema with mathematics. Imagine the unpredictable and sometimes counterintuitive applications of mathematics in all areas of human endeavour. This seventh volume starts with a homage to the Italian artist Mimmo Paladino who created exclusively for the Venice Conference 2019 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 including a presentation of the exhibition on soap bubbles in art and science that took place in 2019. A section is dedicated to cinema and theatre including the 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 Bogota. Mathematics in the constructions of bridges, in particular in Italy in the Sixties was presented by Tullia Iori. 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 way that is rigorous but captivating, 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 are the main ways to safeguard people's physical and social life. Trust in humanity's creativity and ability. The motto today in Italy is Everything will be fine.This work is addressed to all those who have an interest in Mathematics.

This volume of the Mathematics and Culture series is dedicated to Italian artist Armando Pizzicato. The work of Pollock is also discussed, thanks to the collaboration of the Venice Guggenheim Collection. Mathematics creates beauty in architecture, from topology to the projects of Gehry and Piano to the muqarnas of Islam. But mathematics can also save lives. Mathematical models can help fight cancer and AIDS, and intervene in their cure. Mathematics can also be used to protect the environment. In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, the discussion of the use of mathematical models in meteorology and the prediction of storms is particularly timely. This volume wouldn't be complete without Venice and its glass, the fantastic collection of murrine of Giovanni Sarpellon. There is even a bit of magic, thanks to Bustric. And finally, an homage to a great mathematician: H.S.M. Donald Coxeter.

Gaudi's Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, the America's Cup victory of the Swiss sail boat Alinghi, films such as A Beautiful Mind and Enigma, the theatrical play based on the life of Galois, the images of the Dutch graphic artist M. C. Escher, crypotography, comics. What do all these have in common? Mathematics, of course. Many recent films, plays and books have explored mathematical themes. This book, whose aim is the popularization of mathematics, comprises a series of accounts which demonstrate in these cultural contexts that mathematics is a vibrant and intriguing subject for the non-specialist. In the same spirit, other contributions cover mathematics in art, architecture, cryptography, and the medical and physical sciences.

This book concerns comics and what was, in 2003, a developing tradition of Disney-style comic-strips. It also deals with the Dutch graphic artist Maurits Cornelis Escher. Several of his images can be seen in animated form. It also talks of theatre and cinema too. For example, Luca Vigan 's curious theatrical spectacle in Genoa about Evariste Galois. It talks about war and peace, ageless themes. All this and a tribute to the mathematician Ennio De Giorgi.

This eighth volume of Imagine Math is different from all the previous ones. The reason is very clear: in the last two years, the world changed, and we still do not know what the world of tomorrow will look like. Difficult to make predictions. This volume has a subtitle Dreaming Venice. Venice, the dream city of dreams, that miraculous image of a city on water that resisted for hundreds of years, has become in the last two years truly unreachable. Many things tie this book to the previous ones. Once again, this volume also starts like Imagine Math 7, with a homage to the Italian artist Mimmo Paladino who created exclusively for the Imagine Math 8 volume a new series of ten original and unique works of art dedicated to Piero della Francesca. Many artists, art historians, designers and musicians are involved in the new book, including Linda D. Henderson and Marco Pierini, Claudio Ambrosini and Davide Amodio. Space also for comics and mathematics in a Disney key. Many applications, from Origami to mathematical models for world hunger. Particular attention to classical and modern architecture, with Tullia Iori. As usual, the topics are treated in a way that is rigorous but captivating, detailed and full of evocations. This is an all-embracing look at the world of mathematics and culture.

"Tutto facevano senza conoscenza, finche io insegnai loro a distinguere il sorgere e il tramontare degli astri, e il numero". Eschilo "Prometeo incatenato". Cosi inizia il testo di Massimo Cacciari. Si parla di teatro anche se nella pagina non si puo raccontare l'indimenticabile spettacolo di Bustric. E di arte, e di arti applicate, come la struttura geometrica e il significato spirituale del giardino Zen del Ryoanji a Kyoto. E di bolle di sapone, che non mancano quasi mai agli incontri veneziani, bolle Quattro dimensioni e bolle gigantesche che servono da modella alla piscina olimpica di Bejing. E si parla di infinito, di tanti infiniti, sino a viaggiare nell' "Ignoto spazio profondo", titolo del film di Werner Herzog proiettato a Venezia. Di musica, di simulazioni al computer di suoni ed immagini e delle creazioni dell'artista Paolo Barlusconi. Dopo dieci anni, quella che sembrava una idea improvvisata, senza un grande futuro, e' divenuta una occasione di interesse e fascinazione, che continuera finche ci sara qualcuno che ne sara ancora sedotto.

Raccoglie gli articoli presentati al convegno di Matematica e cultura del marzo 2010.

Picasso che dialoga con Luciano Emmer e l immagine simbolo di Matematica e cultura 2011. Un omaggio al grande artista spagnolo e un ricordo del regista italiano che ha partecipato diverse volte agli incontri veneziani. E quelle immagini indimenticabili di Picasso a torso nudo che affresca una grande parete, e i suoi segni cancellati per un banale errore umano e rimasti solo sulla pellicola. Di arte, di arte contemporanea, di arte antica si parla. Di Venezia, di quel grande capolavoro che e la basilica di San Marco, e dei mosaici dimenticati del suo pavimento. Ne scrivono Ettore Vio che della basilica e il Proto, e Luigi Fregonese che ne ha portato a termine, con altri, il rilievo tridimensionale. Un lavoro di 20 anni E di teatro, di matematica e cucina, non tralasciando le tante applicazioni della matematica. Con un occhio particolare alla letteratura di Neal Stephenson e al suono delle maree. Non potevano mancare le bolle di sapone e i fantastici progetti architettonici basati su lamine di sapone computerizzate di Tobias Walliser. Ne manca la geometria delle gondole e i rapporti tra spazio matematico e teologia. Matematica, Venezia, cultura, un incontro che continua a stupire, anno dopo anno, rinnovandosi sempre. Pur restando in continuita con gli eventi passati.Matematica e cultura 2011. Un omaggio al grande artista spagnolo e un ricordo del regista italiano che ha partecipato diverse volte agli incontri veneziani. E quelle immagini indimenticabili di Picasso a torso nudo che affresca una grande parete, e i suoi segni cancellati per un banale errore umano e rimasti solo sulla pellicola. Di arte, di arte contemporanea, di arte antica si parla. Di Venezia, di quel grande capolavoro che e la basilica di San Marco, e dei mosaici dimenticati del suo pavimento. Ne scrivono Ettore Vio che della basilica e il Proto, e Luigi Fregonese che ne ha portato a termine, con altri, il rilievo tridimensionale. Un lavoro di 20 anni E di teatro, di matematica e cucina, non tralasciando le tante applicazioni della matematica. Con un occhio particolare alla letteratura di Neal Stephenson e al suono delle maree. Non potevano mancare le bolle di sapone e i fantastici progetti architettonici basati su lamine di sapone computerizzate di Tobias Walliser. Ne manca la geometria delle gondole e i rapporti tra spazio matematico e teologia. Matematica, Venezia, cultura, un incontro che continua a stupire, anno dopo anno, rinnovandosi sempre. Pur restando in continuita con gli eventi passati."

La collana Matematica e cultura, attraverso un cammino iniziato dodici anni fa, in modo sempre nuovo, sorprendente e affascinante prova a descrivere influenze e legami esistenti tra il mondo della matematica e quello del cinema, della musica, dell'economia, ma anche dell arte, del teatro, della letteratura o della storia"

Matematica e cultura, binomio sorprendente? Potrebbe sembrare ma da qualche anno si sono aperti dei grandi ponti tra le "due culture." A Venezia, citta' di ponti e di culture, si parla da oramai dieci anni di cultura e di matematica, si parla di arte, architettura, cinema, letteratura, ambiente, filosofia, di bolle di sapone, di Corto Maltese ed Hugo Pratt, delle investigazioni criminali. In questo nuovo libro, il decimo della serie iniziata a Venezia con gli incontri "Matematica e cultura" che tanti hanno cercato di imitare, si parla di tutto questo e tra gli altri ne scrivono Simon Singh (autore del best seller "L'ultimo teorema di Fermat"), alla sua terza presenza a Venezia, e Siobhan Roberts (autrice di "Il re dello spazio infinito. Storia dell'uomo che salvo la geometria"). Venezia ponte tra la matematica e la cultura.

"Tutto facevano senza conoscenza, finche io insegnai loro a distinguere il sorgere e il tramontare degli astri, e il numero." Eschilo "Prometeo incatenato." Cosi inizia il testo di Massimo Cacciari. Si parla di teatro anche se nella pagina non si puo raccontare l indimenticabile spettacolo di Bustric. E di arte, e di arti applicate, come la struttura geometrica e il significato spirituale del giardino Zen del Ryoanji a Kyoto. E di bolle di sapone, che non mancano quasi mai agli incontri veneziani, bolle Quattro dimensioni e bolle gigantesche che servono da modella alla piscina olimpica di Bejing. E si parla di infinito, di tanti infiniti, sino a viaggiare nell "Ignoto spazio profondo," titolo del film di Werner Herzog proiettato a Venezia. Di musica, di simulazioni al computer di suoni ed immagini e delle creazioni dell artista Paolo Barlusconi. Dopo dieci anni, quella che sembrava una idea improvvisata, senza un grande futuro, e divenuta una occasione di interesse e fascinazione, che continuera finche ci sara qualcuno che ne sara ancora sedotto.

La collana Matematica e cultura, attraverso un cammino iniziato dieci anni fa, in modo sempre nuovo, sorprendente e affascinante prova a descrivere influenze e legami esistenti tra il mondo della matematica e quello dell aeronautica, della medicina, della biologia, ma anche dell arte, del cinema, del teatro, della letteratura o della storia.

Questo volume e dedicato all artista Armando Pizzinato. E si parla di arte; oltre che di Pizzinato, di Pollock, grazie alla collaborazione della Guggenheim Collection di Venezia. E si parla di architettura, dalla topologia ai progetti di Ghery e di Renzo Piano. E di modelli matematici per la lotta contro il cancro, contro l AIDS. Di come la matematica puo aiutare a prevenire e intervenire. E si parla di matematica della guerra e di come la matematica possa aiutare a proteggere l ambiente. Nel gennaio 2005, scrivendo queste parole, diventa di grande e drammatica attualita l utilizzo dei modelli matematici per la meteorologia. Prevedere per salvare. Non poteva mancare Venezia. Il vetro, le murrine, grazie alla fantastica collezione di Giovanni Sarpellon. E di quarta dimensione, di rendere visibile l invisibile. E alla fine, un poco di magia, grazie a Bustric. E di tante altre cose, non dimenticando l omaggio ed il ricordo a un grande matematico: H.S.M. Donald Coxeter.