The Lume Excursion

How is da Vinci linked to Maths?

In Week 8,  our Year 7, 9 &10s visited the Lume to see full scale, as well as smaller, models of Leonardo da Vinci's inventions and find the answer to this questions. This excursion was for students undertaking our Year 7 Mathematics and Year 9/10 Wide World of Maths courses which both have an underlying emphasis on the beauty of Maths in the world around us. Here are some student reports:

On Thursday the 6th of June, we made our way to the city to see the incredible Lume. We began our exciting adventure at school. We boarded a bus, and then we were off to the city. At the Lume, we went to see Leonardo Da Vinci! He was not only an artist: he was also an 

engineer. 

Some of his famous pieces of art were: the Mona Lisa, the Last Supper, the Vitruvian Man, his Self Portrait, and the Lady with an Ermine. On the other hand, some of his famous inventions are: the Ornithopter, the Parachute, the Diving suit, the Vincian Doors, and the Double Hull. 

At the Lume, there were multiple different interesting rooms. One of them was an art room, where we could learn how to draw the Lady with an Ermine, and an Ornithopter. Another room had some of his inventions. There were bridges and bicycles, cities and stoppers. In the middle of all the rooms, there was a big theatre like area, which had multiple projectors that showed some of Da Vinci’s artwork and inventions. 

Overall, the Lume was a thrilling experience, and we recommend going to see the amazing artwork and inventions. You might even get to see Codex Atlantis! After we saw the incredible Lume, we went to the DFO to get lunch. We had an amazing day, and we can’t wait for the next opportunity to go exploring!

Finally, we’d like to explain how Leonardo’s artwork and inventions are related to Maths. For example, in order to create an invention, you need to calculate the size of the object, you need to measure all of parts of the creation, and so much more. For art, on the other hand, you need to measure the proportions of the objects, and you need to work with shapes. Thank you to Ms Wilson for making the day possible for us, and we hope that you have the opportunity to go to the Lume too! ~ Hari. T & Harry. H

Leanne Wilson

Mathematics