[Funny Math Art] Guess what's inside?

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The discussion revolves around interpreting a mathematical surface depicted in an image, with participants brainstorming and sharing their subjective interpretations of what the surface resembles. The focus is on the visual and artistic aspects of mathematical representations rather than on technical details or solutions.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that the surface could represent various funny or abstract shapes, inviting others to guess what is inside.
  • A hint is provided regarding the intersection of a horizontal plane with the surface, leading to a family of curves that could be interpreted in different ways.
  • Participants share their personal interpretations, with one suggesting it resembles two faces, while another sees turtles or meaningless curves.
  • Additional interpretations include faces with different expressions, owls, and even references to Mayan art.
  • One participant notes the dynamic nature of the shapes, likening them to evolving facial expressions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a variety of interpretations without reaching a consensus on what the surface represents. Multiple competing views remain, showcasing the subjective nature of visual interpretation.

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The discussion is limited by the subjective nature of visual interpretation, with no definitive criteria for evaluating the interpretations presented.

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The surface in above image is a portion of the graph of
some mathematical equation.

Let's do some brainstorming:
Can you guess what's inside the surface?
.
.
 
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Hint

Consider the intersection of a horizontal plane with the surface.

The intersection consists of a family of funny curves.
(An example curve is shown below. It has nothing to do with the answer.)

Cut off the upper surface above the horizontal plane to get a funny 3D image.

bad_bunny_400x400.png

(This curve is obtained from another surface.)
 
benice said:
guess.png


The surface in above image is a portion of the graph of
some mathematical equation.

Let's do some brainstorming:
Can you guess what's inside the surface?
.
.

sorry looks like rollerskates
 
Answers

Answers:

A funny 3D image:
benice_funny_surface.png


A funny curve:
benice_funny_curve.png


The above graphics were created completely using math formulas and math softwares.
 


benice said:
A funny curve:
benice_funny_curve.png


The above graphics were created completely using math formulas and math softwares.

so what does it look like ?
 


limitkiller said:
so what does it look like ?

It's like the Rorshach-test. What it looks like to you, says something about how neurotic you are :biggrin:

To me, it looks like two faces: 1 happy and 1 unhappy. Don't know what that says about me...
 
i can see 2 turtles and a handful of meaningless curves
or maybe its just nothing...
 
One happily surprised face, one disgusted, and one evil.
 
Its two owls and the one on the left is wearing a pirate hat.
 
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Reminds me of Mayan art: http://www.clipartlab.com/clipart_preview/anicent-mayan-art-1.php
http://www.clipartlab.com/clipart_preview/anicent-mayan-art-2.php
 
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looking at it upside down, I was thinking that it was two boxers or weightlifters or people with huge ball shaped hands.
 
  • #12
Those animations are pretty cool. One type of facial expression evolving into another (or two others).

Thanks benice!
 

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