EXPLORING THE GEOMETRY AND
MATHEMATICAL PATTERNS IN ART
AND CULTURE OF RAJASTHAN AND
NAGALAND
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OBJECTIVES
• To understand and appreciate the mathematical
heritage of India through regional art.
• To explore the use of geometry in cultural patterns of
Rajasthan and Nagaland.
• To apply mathematical concepts like symmetry,
geometry, patterns, and proportions in real-life contexts.
• To promote interdisciplinary learning with a focus on
culture and mathematics.
INTRODUCTION
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CULTURAL DIVERSITY OF
RAJASTHAN AND NAGALAND
• Rajasthan:
Known for its royal heritage, Rajasthan is rich in folk music, dance
(Ghoomar, Kalbeliya), colorful attire, palaces, and festivals.
Each region has distinct customs, dialects, and art forms like
Mandana, block printing, and puppet shows. It reflects Rajput
valor and desert traditions.
• Nagaland:
Nagaland is home to 16 major tribes, each with unique customs,
languages, attire, and festivals (like Hornbill). Rich in oral
traditions, folk songs, and handicrafts, its culture emphasizes
community life, nature worship, and tribal identity.
Both states showcase India’s rich cultural mosaic through their
diverse traditions.
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IMPORTANCE OF
MATHEMATICS IN ART AND
ARCHITECTURE:
Symmetry and Balance – Ensures visual harmony in designs
and structures.
Geometry – Used in shapes, patterns, tiling, and structural
design.
Proportion and Scale – Maintains aesthetic and functional
accuracy (e.g., golden ratio).
Perspective – Helps create depth and dimension in visual art.
Structural Integrity – Math ensures buildings are stable and
durable.
Pattern and Repetition – Used in art forms like rangoli,
mandalas, mosaics.
Mathematics brings precision, beauty, and order to both
visual and structural creations.
GEOMETRY IN TRADITIONAL 6
PRACTICES OF RAJASTHAN
AND NAGALAND
Rajasthan: Nagaland:
Mandana Art & Rangoli: Weaving: Tribal shawls
Use of symmetry, display stripes,
concentric circles, diamonds, and
triangles, and repeating
symmetrical motifs.
motifs.
Architecture: Palaces and Beadwork: Patterns show
havelis feature arches, repetition, grids, and
domes, and geometric jali radial symmetry.
(lattice) designs. Wood Carving: Uses
Textiles: Block printing and angular shapes and
embroidery include geometric symbols
tessellations and fractal representing tribal identity.
patterns.
Geometry in both cultures reflects a deep understanding of
aesthetic, balance, and symbolism passed through generations.
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MATHEMATICAL
PATTERNS IN
RAJASTHAN
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MANDALAS AND BLOCK PRINTING AND
RANGOLI DESIGNS TEXTILE PATTERNS
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ARCHITECTURE OF FORTS, MEENAKARI AND FRESCOES
HAVELIS, AND TEMPLES
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MATHEMATICAL
PATTERNS IN
NAGALAND
TRIBAL TEXTILE PATTERNS 11
BEADWORK AND JEWELLERY –
AND SHAWLS – WITH
WITH SEQUENCING,
SYMMETRY, REFLECTIONS,
REPETITIVE PATTERNS
ANGLES
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ARCHITECTURE OF TRIBAL WOOD CARVINGS AND
HUTS - TRIANGULAR SYMBOLIC PATTERNS
GEOMETRY, SLOPING ANGLES
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COMPARISON
BETWEEN
RAJASTHAN AND
NAGALAND
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COMPARISON BETWEEN RAJASTHAN AND NAGALAND
Parameter Rajasthan Nagaland
Mandana, Rangoli, Block Printing, Weaving, Beadwork, Wood Carving,
Art Forms
Puppetry Shawl Motifs
Symmetry, concentric circles, Symmetry, grids, stripes, repetitive
Geometric Concepts
tessellation, proportion patterns
Materials Used Lime, red ochre, fabric, wood Cotton, beads, bamboo, wood
Reflects Rajput valor, rituals, and Represents tribal identity, status, and
Cultural Relevance
daily life oral history
Occasions Used Festivals, weddings, religious rituals Ceremonies, harvest, clan events
Bright, contrasting (reds, yellows, Earthy tones, black-red-white in
Color Schemes
blues) shawls
Golden ratio, symmetry, proportion, Linear symmetry, balanced
Mathematical Concepts
repetition proportions, grids
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