Abstract / Synopsis
We explore the geometry of the renowned Vichten Roman Mosaic. The central section of the mosaic features a tessellation composed of octagons, half-squares, and symmetrical pentagons. We present a Sangaku-style exercise to investigate these polygons. Additionally, we examine the whirl patterns of the mosaic and the optical illusion they create. Our activities offer a mathematical exploration that requires only basic school-level mathematics, highlighting the close connection between mathematics and art.
DOI
10.5642/jhummath.HGPD5677
Recommended Citation
Marko Peric & Antonella Perucca, "Mathematics in the Vichten Roman Mosaic," Journal of Humanistic Mathematics, Volume 15 Issue 1 (January 2025), pages 306-316. DOI: 10.5642/jhummath.HGPD5677. Available at: https://scholarship.claremont.edu/jhm/vol15/iss1/18
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