A4 Article in conference proceedings
Mathematical Monuments in Finland (2021)
Pekonen, O., Fenyvesi, K., & Stén, J. (2021). Mathematical Monuments in Finland. In D. Swart, F. Farris, E. Torrence, & C. S. Kaplan (Eds.), Proceedings of Bridges 2021 : Mathematics, Art, Music, Architecture, Culture (pp. 367-370). Tessellations Publishing. Bridges Conference Proceedings. https://archive.bridgesmathart.org/2021/bridges2021-367.html
JYU authors or editors
Publication details
All authors or editors: Pekonen, Osmo; Fenyvesi, Kristóf; Stén, Johan
Parent publication: Proceedings of Bridges 2021 : Mathematics, Art, Music, Architecture, Culture
Parent publication editors: Swart, David; Farris, Frank; Torrence, Eve; Kaplan, Craig S.
Place and date of conference: Online, 1.-3.8.2021
eISBN: 978-1-938664-39-7
Journal or series: Bridges Conference Proceedings
eISSN: 1099-6702
Publication year: 2021
Pages range: 367-370
Number of pages in the book: 412
Publisher: Tessellations Publishing
Place of Publication: Phoenix
Publication country: United States
Publication language: English
Persistent website address: https://archive.bridgesmathart.org/2021/bridges2021-367.html
Publication open access: Openly available
Publication channel open access: Open Access channel
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/77128
Abstract
With “mathematical monuments” we mean either monuments for famous mathematicians and their achievements or works of art representing mathematical objects in public places. We present a panoply of such monuments in Finland for the purposes of the mathematical tourist visiting our country. As we are interested in symbolic representations of science, we take a broad view of the notion of “monument” and take into account also some minor artefacts, such as portraits, medals and stamps, and other semiotic signs, such as street names and commemorative plates, illustrating some highlights of the history of mathematics in Finland.
Keywords: mathematics; history of science and learning; mathematicians; representation (mental objects); national culture; public art; monuments; street names; sights (attractions)
Free keywords: Finland
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Ministry reporting: Yes
Reporting Year: 2021
JUFO rating: 1
