“Mathematics, when appreciated in its true form, embodies not just a sense of truth but also a majestic beauty — one that is elegant and refined, devoid of the elaborate adornments found in painting or music.” This quote by Bertrand Russell encapsulates the essence of what makes mathematics so captivating. In “Beauty of Mathematics,” a remarkable work by Yann Pineill and Nicolas Lefaucheux, we discover how mathematics unveils the intricate patterns and structures that underpin our everyday world.
On the left side of their presentation, we are greeted by the equation itself, a simple yet profound representation of mathematical relationships. In the centre, a dynamic diagram illustrates the concepts in action, bringing the static numbers to life, while on the right, we see the tangible manifestations of these mathematical ideas unfolding in the real world. Together, these components highlight the seamless connection between abstract numbers and the beautiful reality they describe, inviting us to appreciate the elegance of math in all its forms.
