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Concept Meets Creation: How 5th Graders Used Math to Make Art

Inspired by the artist Sol LeWitt and his renowned wall drawings, 5th graders embarked on a creative, hands-on activity through geometry and art.
Mimicking LeWitt’s process, who provided instructions for others to interpret and create his art, students were tasked with crafting their own set of mathematical instructions using concepts like acute angles, lines, and triangles. Creativity was unleashed when students swapped instructions, allowing each other to interpret the math to produce one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork. It was a blend of precision and imagination, where math and art merged in a unique way.

LeWitt, a pioneer of conceptual art in the 1960s, transformed the way art was defined, emphasizing the process as much as the final product. By drawing on his innovative spirit, the project encouraged students to explore through the lens of multiple disciplines and connect classroom learning to real-world artistic movements. 

In a few weeks, the 5th graders’ final masterpieces–along with the math instructions that inspired them-will be proudly on display on the 9th floor. 
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