Blog Response 12: The Mathematics in Kolam

For my Math History for Teachers assignment 3, I will be choosing the topic: 

"Exploring an artistic expression of mathematical ideas that you might be teaching during your practicum or at another time. This may lead to a project idea, performance or resource for your class."

The topic that I will be covering for assignment 3 is the Mathematics in Kolam. 

The South Indian art of Kolam (also know as Rangoli in North India), is a traditional decorative art that is usually drawn by using rice flour. It's origins are from the southern state of Tamil Nadu in India, but spread to the other southern states. 

I would like to present the art form as a photo of a Kolam design that I did, since I will be doing the design at home and it will not be possible to transport it. I am also thinking of taking a video of me doing the design (but this is not confirmed).


Below is just an example of what a design looks like (not done by me, I found an image online from https://stylesatlife.com/articles/kolam-rangoli-designs/ ):

Below is a draft reference list:

Chenulu, S. (2007). Teaching mathematics through the art of kolam. Mathematics Teaching in     the Middle School, 12(8), 422-428.

Bapat, M. (2008, July). Mathematics in RangoLee art from India. In Bridges Leeuwarden:             Mathematics, Music,  Art, Architecture, Culture (pp. 429-432).

Dave, M. S. ETHNOMATHEMATICS: AN EFFECTIVE PEDAGOGICAL TOOL TO ENRICH         MATH TEACHING.

Naresh, N. (2015). The role of a critical ethnomathematics curriculum in transforming and             empowering learners. Revista Latinoamericana de Etnomatemática: Perspectivas                     Socioculturales de la Educación Matemática, 8(2), 450-471.

https://www.lifestyleasia.com/kl/culture/heres-how-to-prepare-and-design-kolam-for-deepavali-effortlessly/

https://www.youtube.com/@rangolishorts

https://www.thehindu.com/society/history-and-culture/exploring-centuries-of-indias-traditional-kolams/article30573492.ece

https://www.tamilnadutourism.com/traditions/kolam-and-benefits.php

https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/tamil-nadus-iconic-kolam-tradition-involves-creativity-and-mathematical-skill/1815822/

https://www.sahapedia.org/significance-of-kolam-tamil-culture

https://thefederal.com/states/south/tamil-nadu/kolams-a-handful-of-rice-flour-imagination-mathematics-and-history/

https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_605_2004-12-23.html#:~:text=History%20and%20purpose,the%20dyes%20from%20vegetable%20colouring.

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/indian-rice-art-kolam

https://thinkingwithchildren.com/2019/07/15/mathematical-art-kolam/


I am very excited to do this project!


Comments

  1. Amanda FritzlanDecember 1, 2022 at 9:34 AM

    Appu, This looks like a wonderful plan for your assignment. I like the possibility of a video, or photos of you creating the piece.

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