Figures of Lissajous

Digital Print 2025

A 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

Publication History

  • Dan Bach (Editors), 2026 Joint Mathematics Meetings Exhibition of Mathematical Art, 2026.