Marcus du Sautoy’s New Book Explores Maths Well, Falters on Arts

Fast Summary

• Title: Blueprints: How Mathematics Shapes Creativity by Marcus du Sautoy.
• Purpose: The book examines the connection between mathematics and art, claiming both disciplines help us interpret and navigate the universe.
• Publication Details: Released by Fourth Estate (UK) and Basic Books (US).
• Critique: While the book poetically addresses mathematics, it is indeed less compelling when discussing artists or artistic connections. The topic feels redundant due to existing high-profile collaborations between maths and arts.
• Example of Connection: Le Corbusier incorporated Fibonacci sequences in architecture, such as his building designs in Marseille, France.

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