Figures of Lissajous
Digital Print 2025A portrait of Jules Lissajous (1822-1880) rendered using pixels made from various Lissajous figures.
Background and Inspiration
The parametric harmonic curves, now commonly known as Lissajous figures, were first studied by Nathaniel Bowditch in 1815 and popularized by Lissajous through his independent research. They have applications in mathematics, physics, and related areas.
Related Works
Exhibition History
- Exhibition of Mathematical Art Exhibition of Mathematical Art, 2026 Joint Mathematics Meetings Washington, DC, 4 January 2026 – 7 January 2026.
Publication History
- Dan Bach (Editors),
2026 Joint Mathematics Meetings Exhibition of Mathematical Art, 2026.