nfinity in Geometry: From the Birth of Perspective to the Celestial Sphere
Explore the depths of geometry through the ages, from Renaissance perspective to the infinite point, to impossible figures and Einstein’s theories of relativity. This visual and accessible journey begins with the notion of perspective used in painting and architecture during the Renaissance, which introduced the concept of the ‘infinity point’ and revolutionised the way we see and represent the world. Continue with impossible figures such as the stairs in the HTF 2024 poster by Kanellos KOB and the Penrose triangle, which challenge our perception and pave the way for more complex theories in physics.
Finally, discover how these ideas manifest themselves in theoretical physics, in particular through the notion of the ‘celestial sphere’ used to model Einstein’s relativistic space-time. These concepts are not just mathematical curiosities, but essential tools for understanding the universe and reality.
About the speaker: Jordi Pillet
Born on 14 July 1998 near Chalon-sur-Saône in Burgundy, France, Jordi Pillet is passionate about science, art, music, literature, philosophy and climbing. Currently a doctoral student in Physics-Mathematics at the Université de Bourgogne in Dijon and Concordia University in Montreal, Jordi is dedicated to conveying the beauty of mathematics and its cultural and historical relevance to a wide audience. His aim is to build bridges between the fields of culture, art and history, thereby enriching the understanding of his field of study.