Royal Institution "Discourse: How mathematics shapes creativity"

This livestream from the Royal Institution of Great Britain invites you to join mathematician Marcus du Sautoy who uncovers the deep connection between mathematics and the arts, featuring a live musical performance.

ADVANCE BOOKING AND PAYMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS TALK.
More details and booking instructions on the RI web site:

https://www.rigb.org/whats-on/discourse-how-mathematics-shapes-creativity

SUMMARY
We often see art and mathematics as opposites—emotion versus logic—but in this Discourse, mathematician Marcus du Sautoy reveals a deep and surprising connection between them. He explores how mathematical ideas like symmetry, prime numbers, and the golden ratio shape human creativity, from the earliest stone circles to the modernist architecture of Le Corbusier, from Bach’s circular compositions to Radiohead’s disruptive soundscapes, and from Shakespeare’s hidden numerical clues to the Dada artists who embraced randomness.

Instead of being polar opposites, Marcus will explore how we find a complementary relationship between mathematics and the arts that spans a vast historical and geographic landscapes, using live music played by cellist Sophie Gledhill as a perfect case study.
Marcus's book "Blueprints: How mathematics shapes creativity" is available to purchase at the usual outlets.

TIMING
The livestream will open at 7.25pm and the Discourse will start promptly at 7.30pm.

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