Mathematics is all around us. It can be seen in every aspect of our daily lives, from technology to art, engineering, finance, and even sports. This series explains mathematics, from its origins to its surprising modern uses. Even the math-averse will have their interest piqued.
Curated by: TED-Ed (63 videos)
Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson here: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-mathematics-of-sidewalk-illusions-fumiko-futamura Have you ever come across an oddly stretched image on the sidewalk, only to find that it looks remarkably realistic if you stand in exactly the right spot? These sidewalk illusions employ a technique called anamorphosis — a special case of perspective art where artists represent 3D views on 2D surfaces. So how is it done? Fumiko Futamura traces the history and mathematics of perspective. Lesson by Fumiko Futamura, animation by TED-Ed.