darci.niva
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I updated the composition after initially posting it and deleted my well-thought out comments, bummer!
This is a composition that is inspired by Fibonacci's sequence. It is an example of the facinating relationship between mathematics and art. Fibonacci's sequence is a mathematical formula that adds the sum of the previous 2 numbers to get the next. For example, starting with 1+1=2, then 2 (which is the sum) and the previous 1. So then the next in the sequence is 1 + 2=3, 2+3=5, 3+5=8, and so on. As the results are graphed, an ever widening spiral is created, like the seahorse's tail. This relationship can be seen in nature very often. It is portrayed in the seeds of a pinecone, sunflower, a conch shell etc. so fascinating!!!
Gimp, on the other hand, was a real challenge for me. I'm a little familiar with Photoshop, but had a difficult time maneuvering around in Gimp. I guess it will become easier with use. (Finger's crossed)
The composition is an attempt to combine text and image while utilizing Edward Tufte's design elements: comparison, causality, multivariate analysis, integration of evidence, documentation and most of all content. I believe I could argue for each of those elements.
The photo is one I took, of a seahorse tail actually laid on top of a giant starfish. I added stylized and somewhat abstract looking fibonacci formulas in math terms. Additionally I added linear elements to suggest a graphical look and also bars of a musical staff.
I look forward to working more with Gimp and getting better at it!
Merged
I updated the composition after initially posting it and deleted my well-thought out comments, bummer!
This is a composition that is inspired by Fibonacci's sequence. It is an example of the facinating relationship between mathematics and art. Fibonacci's sequence is a mathematical formula that adds the sum of the previous 2 numbers to get the next. For example, starting with 1+1=2, then 2 (which is the sum) and the previous 1. So then the next in the sequence is 1 + 2=3, 2+3=5, 3+5=8, and so on. As the results are graphed, an ever widening spiral is created, like the seahorse's tail. This relationship can be seen in nature very often. It is portrayed in the seeds of a pinecone, sunflower, a conch shell etc. so fascinating!!!
Gimp, on the other hand, was a real challenge for me. I'm a little familiar with Photoshop, but had a difficult time maneuvering around in Gimp. I guess it will become easier with use. (Finger's crossed)
The composition is an attempt to combine text and image while utilizing Edward Tufte's design elements: comparison, causality, multivariate analysis, integration of evidence, documentation and most of all content. I believe I could argue for each of those elements.
The photo is one I took, of a seahorse tail actually laid on top of a giant starfish. I added stylized and somewhat abstract looking fibonacci formulas in math terms. Additionally I added linear elements to suggest a graphical look and also bars of a musical staff.
I look forward to working more with Gimp and getting better at it!