One of my art workshops about Jackson Pollock

I agree with the artistic approach of mathematics. As a VFX artist, I work constantly with the artistic power of math to create simulations and animations in virtual worlds.

I don’t agree with the comparison with art such as music or painting, because the origin of these fine arts root in different human needs. The origin of Mathematics shows us how men needed math to communicate with each other in terms of economy. Math is attributable to the origins of commerce and then evolved towards the interpretation of nature. Both were external needs. Arts like music and painting have their origin within the person.

I will defend this argument with the fact that while Newton was working on the discovery of calculus, Leibniz was also working on calculus. If Newton hadn’t been born, then Leibniz would have been the only father of calculus. But only Beethoven created “Für Elise”. If he hadn’t been born, we wouldn’t have this masterpiece. And for this reason, the similes with the mandatory classes of paint and music do not resonate with me.

              I agree with  the concepts of Relational learning and practical learning that Skemp mention, inclining my preference for the relational learning which I think is the closest Skemp can be from Lochart in the need to foster curiosity, and also believe math is part of nature and inhabits inside us, for this reason, we would live happier if we understand a little bit this language that connects us with nature and helps us to interpretate nature. I think that it needs to be taught with love, passion and rigour to allow us to enjoy their concepts.