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Explore the surprising and deep connections between mathematics and artistic creativity in this Royal Institution lecture featuring mathematician Marcus du Sautoy. Discover how mathematical concepts like symmetry, prime numbers, and the golden ratio have shaped human creativity throughout history, from ancient stone circles to modernist architecture, from Bach's circular compositions to Radiohead's innovative soundscapes, and from Shakespeare's hidden numerical patterns to Dada artists' embrace of randomness. Challenge the common perception that art and mathematics are opposites—emotion versus logic—and instead uncover their complementary relationship that spans vast historical and geographic landscapes. Experience live musical demonstrations by cellist Alfia Bekova that illustrate these mathematical principles in action, providing concrete examples of how mathematical structures underpin artistic expression. Learn from du Sautoy, the Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University and author of "Blueprints: how mathematics shapes creativity," as he reveals the mathematical blueprints that guide creative processes across diverse art forms and cultural contexts.
