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The research on the interpretation of mathematics as part of the sciences of mind, introduced as ‘Geisteswissenschaften’ in the German philosophy, reflects the relationship between mathematics and arts, including architecture. This study focuses on the early works of the philosopher Max Bense where he described the contours of an intellectual history of mathematics related to philosophy. He pointed out strong relationships between mathematics and all areas of human creation abilities. In particular, his investigations on the relationship between arts, including architecture, and mathematics in important historical phases reveal that the mathematics of an age is reflected aesthetically in the artistic styles or theories of art. His thesis posits that a high point in mathematics corresponds to a high point in art. Later on, Bense developed an aesthetic theory on the basis of mathematics, semiotics and information theory.
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Leopold, C. Relationships between Mathematics and Art in Their Intellectual History - Reflections According to Max Bense. Nexus Netw J (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00004-024-00768-x
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