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Mathematikoi by `arctoa:iconarctoa:

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Artist's Comments

Updated 21/01/2008 @ 23:05


This particular shot was taken inside the foyer of Bradford's National Media Museum during a college trip down there in December 2008. There was an installation hanging from the ceiling that caught my eye and this is the resulting depiction of my initial impressions.

Title inspiration this time comes from the name of one of the two schools of thought within the Pythagorean sect, where they were known as the learners. The other school called themselves the Akousmatikoi, the listeners. Pythagoras, of course, was the ancient Greek philosopher partly responsible for the formation of the theorem that bears his name.

Comments are perpetually appreciated.

Daily Deviation

Given 2009-01-23

Mathematikoi by =arctoa. The suggester wrote, "This abstract composition is really outstanding, because every shadow, every break is visible." (Suggested by ~EternalFallacy and Featured by ^opioid)

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`limnides Jan 21, 2009, 3:48:20 PM
I really like this - from the soft silky whites to the layered effect... to the way it morphs from two-dimensions to three-dimensions depending on where you focus.
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~LaughingAstarael Jan 21, 2009, 3:56:49 PM
This feels like a dream - there is such a feeling of unreality to it, of movement beneath or beyond the stillness, of slightly twisted logic.

You are so very talented, D.

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Yet what is any ocean but a multitude of drops?
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`arctoa Jan 21, 2009, 4:00:33 PM
Well, I'm glad that you do.
It's curious that I don't get notified about wish-list additions.
There should also be some sort of counter for it, too, considering it's more of a big deal than a favourite-list addition.
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`arctoa Jan 21, 2009, 4:06:42 PM
Heh, I actually came fairly close to scrapping this just before submitting it. I'm going through a bit of a slump in my self-confidence with regards to taking shots. Anyway: thank-you for your words, I appreciate it.
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=Xellion Jan 21, 2009, 4:19:26 PM
The Pythagorean Theorem is my favorite mathematical equation! I love the geometry in this piece, and the history you tied into it. As always, :thumbsup: and keep up those submissions!

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~LaughingAstarael Jan 21, 2009, 4:48:09 PM
I'm glad you decided to submit it into your gallery proper. Those self-confidence valleys (or, as they so often are, crevasses) are awful - please know that you are a sincerely talented individual.

You're welcome (:.

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Yet what is any ocean but a multitude of drops?
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`arctoa Jan 21, 2009, 4:57:23 PM
It's true, I'm a sincerely talented procrastinator. :F
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`arctoa Jan 21, 2009, 4:57:56 PM
Well, I'm glad you like it. Thank-you for the favourite-list addition.
Ahah, I think I'll be running out again before long.
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~LaughingAstarael Jan 21, 2009, 4:58:23 PM
The best kind :D

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Yet what is any ocean but a multitude of drops?
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Canon
Canon EOS 40D
1/200 second
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66 mm
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Dec 9, 2008, 1:59:16 PM

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