Legacy

Our interactive installation aims to showcase the deep connection between ancient Chinese mathematics and philosophy, taking the audience through three unique sections that take the audience through the application and thought of the five elements of yin and yang, the armillary sphere, and rules and moments in ancient mathematics.

Part I: Yin and Yang Five Elements Bagua and Ancient Chinese Mathematics

This section explores the close relationship between the Yin and Yang Five Elements Bagua and ancient Chinese mathematics. The theory of the five elements of yin and yang is an important part of ancient Chinese philosophy. Mathematics, as the study of numbers and shapes, is also influenced by the idea of the five elements of yin and yang, and we map the coordinates and movements of the audience's body to the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire, and earth) to make them feel the principles behind them.

Part II: The Armillary Sphere and Ancient Chinese Mathematics

The armillary sphere is an outstanding representative of ancient Chinese astronomy, and its design and manufacture are inseparable from precise mathematical calculations. In this part, the audience will learn about the structure and working principle of the armillary sphere through interactive experience, feel how ancient astronomers used mathematical knowledge to observe and predict celestial bodies, and feel the wisdom and creativity of ancient scientists.

Part III: Rules and Manners and Ancient Chinese Mathematics

Rules and rules are important mathematical tools in ancient China, symbolizing the concepts of "positive" and "straight". In this part, the audience can feel the application of ancient craftsmen in architecture and geometry through the operation rules and rules. The installation demonstrates the key role of rules and moments in solving mathematical problems in ancient times, revealing their applications in surveying, engineering, and other fields.