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On Land And Kinship, Emma Mathews-Lingen May 2020

On Land And Kinship, Emma Mathews-Lingen

Antonian Scholars Honors Program

In Western culture, human beings have long sought to separate themselves from “nature,” but that attitude is not sustainable. We are part of the ecosystems around us; we rely on the earth to meet all of our vital needs. Social and ecological justice issues often overlap. As we face the climate crisis, these systemic concerns, such as food-access, clean water, and climate-changing pollution, begin to feel more and more personal for those previously unaffected, such as myself. Farming stands at the crux of many of these issues. This project explores human relation to the land through the lens of my …


Visualizing The Emotional Impact Of Type 1 Diabetes Through Art, Anna Dupre Mar 2014

Visualizing The Emotional Impact Of Type 1 Diabetes Through Art, Anna Dupre

Antonian Scholars Honors Program

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How Mathematics Influences Our Perception Of Beauty, Leslie Muzulu Apr 2013

How Mathematics Influences Our Perception Of Beauty, Leslie Muzulu

Antonian Scholars Honors Program

Beauty is an important part of our lives. Consequently, it is no surprise that we are interested in our experiences and judgments of it. What makes something beautiful? The arts and nature are considered vessels of beauty, but could mathematics be as well? Can it influence our perception of what is beautiful? This paper offers insights into how mathematics influences our perception of what is beautiful. The philosophies of aesthetics and mathematics are briefly discussed, followed by a consideration of how the presence of such mathematical structures as proportion, symmetry and perspective can significantly influence our perception of beauty in …