YoVDO

Eschermatics - Roger Penrose

Offered By: University of Oxford via YouTube

Tags

Paradoxes Courses Mathematics Courses Cosmology Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the fascinating intersection of mathematics and art in this lecture by renowned mathematician Roger Penrose. Delve into Penrose's relationship with M.C. Escher and discover how their mutual admiration influenced Penrose's groundbreaking work in cosmology and led to the famous Penrose tiling. Learn about two paradoxes, pentagons, and the concept of "Asha" as Penrose shares insights from his visit to Escher's home. Examine the intriguing properties of triangles and gain a deeper understanding of the mathematical principles underlying Escher's iconic artworks.

Syllabus

Introduction
In Detail
Two Paradoxes
Pentagons
Asha
The Triangle


Taught by

Oxford Mathematics

Tags

Related Courses

The Quest For True Belonging
CreativeLive
Causal Diagrams: Draw Your Assumptions Before Your Conclusions
Harvard University via edX
Paradox and Infinity
Massachusetts Institute of Technology via edX
Relativity and Astrophysics
Cornell University via edX
Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity
Stanford University via Coursera