Triangles in Art and History

 Many Civilizations have used Triangles in their art and history. I will show you many of them in this section of the powerpoint.  The design on the bottom was found at Pompeii, a Greek settlement. Also, the Greek letter Delta resembles a triangle. In addition to Art and Language, the Greeks contributed to many Geometric ideas about Triangles.  The Aztecs used Triangles in deceptions of their Gods and Kings. They also used them on their calendars and their pyramids.  The Mayans and Aztecs had similar styles of art, and they both had Pyramids. This included these intricate patterns on your left.  The Egyptians used Triangles on their Hieroglyphics, combining with other shapes to create an object. They also used Triangles in the Pyramids of Giza.  Christians believe in the Holy Trinity, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. This is represented by a Triangle. Also, the number 3 is an important number in Christianity, making a lot of important things represented by a triangle, such as the three wise men and the three times Jesus was tempted by Satan.  The following slides will show you examples of Triangles in Modern Day Art and how they are used/ It will also include the classification of Triangles This Triangle is Equiangular and Equilateral.  These Triangles all serve the purpose of creating an illusion of the art rotating.  The Triangle labeld Green is Isosceles and Acute.  These Triangles provide a unique look to this painting and really catches the viewer eye as the centerpiece.  The Red Triangle with green sides is and Obtuse, Scalene triangle  This painting is also, nothing but triangles. It’s alternating colors jump out at you along with the fact the triangles are all connected.  The Green Triangle that is pointed at by a red arrow is a right, scalene triangle.  This Painting’s triangles use their sharp edges to help “curve” along the “arc”.    Although this piece of art contains no actual triangles, the shapes can be divide into some. Like shown. This particular Triangle is Equilateral and Equiangular. These shapes help the art feel connected