Welcome to "Infinity Cubes: Interweaving Mathematics and Art"

A fascinating exploration of the interweavings between mathematics and art enlivened the walls of the Liceo Scientifico "Manfredo Fanti" in Carpi, thanks to the ingenuity of the students of classes 4H and 4F and the invaluable collaboration of Dr. Manuela Rossi, director of the Musei di Palazzo Pio in Carpi (MO), and architect Francesco Bombardi. As part of the Percorsi per le Competenze Trasversali e l'Orientamento (PCTO) (Pathways for Transversal Competences and Orientation), the students created an exhibition entitled “Infinity Cubes: Intrecci tra Matematica e Arte” (Infinity Cubes: Interweaving Mathematics and Art). Exploring Mathematical and Scientific Relationships in Art through Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Making", inspired by the previous exhibition "Mathematics, the Secret Soul of Art", which the Liceo Fanti itself had realised in 2006.

Ten cubic boxes, made by the students themselves, became the setting for a fascinating dialogue between apparently distant disciplines. Each work, in fact, contains within it a mathematical rule that can be found in an artistic masterpiece, be it pictorial or architectural. The magic of technology then amplified the experience, transporting visitors into a virtual or augmented world that reveals the mathematical secrets hidden behind works of art.

The learning path was long and articulated and ran from November 2023. The students, supported by their teachers, immersed themselves in the search for information, exploring the vast literature linking mathematics and art. 

With the guidance of Dr Manuela Rossi, director of the museum hosting the exhibition, the students discovered the complexity of the museum and exhibition world, exploring the different organisational segments necessary for the realisation of an exhibition: from the choice of content, to the design of the physical and virtual layout, to the publicity and dissemination of the event.

The pupils then put their design and manual skills to the test, making the cubic boxes that serve both as containers for their creations and as mediators, each time proposing different viewpoints of the content. In this phase, the collaboration with architect Francesco Bombardi was invaluable. He guided the students in a STEM skills enhancement course, based on the design and realisation of the works, passing on their skills and passion for design, also through the new self-building equipment at Liceo Fanti, such as the laser-cutter and 3D printer.

The end result is an immersive and engaging experience that captures the attention of a diverse audience. The exhibition does not just exhibit, but invites you to explore, to discover the deep connections that link two apparently separate worlds. A connection that emerges strongly from the words of the students themselves: "We learnt that mathematics is not just a set of formulas and numbers, but is a universal language that can also be found in art. It was a fascinating journey that allowed us to appreciate beauty in new and unexpected ways'.

Liceo Fanti's initiative represents a virtuous example of how PCTOs can foster the personal and cultural growth of students, offering them the opportunity to develop transversal skills and test themselves in stimulating and creative contexts. A union between school and territory that enriches the students' educational background and prepares them to face the challenges of the future.

Join us on this extraordinary journey through ‘Infinity Cubes’ and let yourself be surprised by the incredible result of the intertwining of mathematics and art. 

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