Learning on ScreenMathematical Skyline, The
- Synopsis
- Talk by Simon Salamon, Professor in Geometry at Kings College, London. The study of perspective in art has led to a branch of mathematics called projective geometry, which addresses the relationship between landscapes viewed from different locations. One of the key features of the subject is the concept of ‘point at infinity’, which represents the meeting point of parallel lines. The lecture will tackle the question of where to stand in order to photograph the restored four chimneys of Battersea power station equally spaced along the skyline. [55 minutes]
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Year of release
- 2017
- Subjects
- Mathematics
- Keywords
- conics; geometry; landscapes; photography
Online availability
- URI
- https://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/the-mathematical-skyline
- Price
- free
- Delivery
- Streamed/Download
Credits
- Contributor
- Simon Salamon
Distributor
- Name
Gresham College
- enquiries@gresham.ac.uk
- Web
- http://www.gresham.ac.uk/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7831 0575
- Fax
- 020 7831 5208
- Address
- Barnard’s Inn Hall
Holborn
London EC1N 2HH
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