Homework for Math 122: Math in Art
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Just a heads up! I chose the mathematical topics for this class based on their connection to art. They do not all build upon each other as happens in a more traditional math class, nor are they of the same complexity. Also, I like to see what people can do when given the chance. For these reasons, the problems on the homework vary quite a bit in their level of difficulty. Some weeks, the entire problem set may be fairly straightforward (which is not quite the same thing as being easy); other weeks may be a bit more mixed. Furthermore, some weeks the problem sets will be fairly long, while other weeks they'll be shorter.

When you encounter a problem or an entire concept that seems difficult to you, don't freak out and don't skip it. Take advantage of my office hours and peer tutoring.

• Follow the Guidelines for Homework Presentation
  Points will be deducted from problem sets that do not.
• Problem sets will generally be due on Wednesdays; PS0 will be due on a Monday partly because it is not actually a problem set, and partly because it's purpose is to help me to get to know you, so the sooner I have it the better.
• Problem sets will generally alternate between individual problem sets, which each person will write up on their own, and group problem sets, for which you will work in groups of 2 or 3 people (not 1 and not 4 or more), and then your group will turn in a joint problem set.
• For the group problem sets, do not divide the problems up between you. Every member of the group should think about and understand every problem.
• For the group problem sets, only one person should do the actual writing of the final copy that will be turned in. Put a star next to the name of that person (the primary author).
• I strongly urge you to switch who you work with on the group assignments from one group problem set to the next.
• You should be primary author roughly every other group problem set.
• See course policies for my policies for late problem sets, and also for more information about how the Honor Code applies to problem sets.

• Example - well-labeled, well organized

Assignments: (These links will become live as the assignments are made available)

• Due Monday 1/30: Assignment 0: Introductory Questionnaire and Letter (Individual)

• Due Wednesday 2/1: PS 1: Systems of Proportion (Individual)

• Due Wednesday 2/8: PS 2: More on Systems of Proportion (Group)

• Due Wednesday 2/15: No problem set will be due Wednesday 2/15.
  I will put a collection of problems relating to the most recent material at the beginning of the study guide, and will call that collection Problem Set 3. I suggest you work on those problems early, and move on to the main study guide problems after you finish the PS 3 problems.

• Due Wednesday 2/22: PS 4: The Golden Ratio (Individual)

• Due Wednesday 3/1: PS 5: The Golden Ratio, Gnomons, Golden Rectangles and Golden Triangles (Group)

• Due Wednesday 3/8: PS 6: Fibonacci Numbers (Individual)

• Due Wednesday 3/22: No problem set will be due Wednesday 3/22.
  As before, I will put a collection of problems relating to the most recent material at the beginning of the study guide, and will call that collection Problem Set 7. Once again, I suggest you work on those problems early, and move on to the main study guide problems after you finish the PS 7 problems.

• Due Wednesday 3/29: PS 8: Intro to Perspective (Group)

• Due Wednesday 4/5: PS 9: Vanishing Points (Individual)

  For this problem set, you will need to print out the following:

  • Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper
  • Raphael's School of Athens
  • Masaccio's Trinity

• Due Wednesday 4/12: PS 10: More Perspective Techniques; Anamorphic Art (Group)
  • Fence Posts
  • The drawing you need to convert to anamorphic art
  • A grid to draw it on.

• Due Wednesday 4/19: No Problem set will be due Wednesday 4/19.
  As usual, I will put a collection of problems relating to the most recent material at the beginning of the study guide; I suggest you get an early start on those, then move on to the main study guide problems.

• Due Wednesday 4/26: PS 12: The Mandelbrot Set (Individual)

• Due Friday 5/5:PS 13: Other Dimensions (Group)