Poly-Universe: Art, Game, Math (Workshop)

Type of Abstract (select): Workshop

Abstract (max. 250 words):
The Poly-Universe is art and play, a visual experience-based mathematics teaching methodology, a tool for interdisciplinary change in teacher education. The Erasmus+ PUSE project aimed at developing a new visual mathematics teaching methodology, as the novelty of the tool lies in the scale-changing symmetry inherent in the basic shapes and the colour combination system assigned to them. It can be used in a wide range of educational contexts, particularly in mathematics, geometry and combinatorics. After the development of the mathematical methodology, Erasmus+ PUNTE was launched as an integral continuation of it. The project also aims to develop an innovative, interdisciplinary, STEAM-based pedagogical method, good practices and courses, which are primarily related to this revolutionary educational tool. The Poly-Universe is incredibly simple, yet infinitely complex, synergy in education:
http://www.poly-universe.com/
https://www.punte.eu/
https://puse.education/
https://mersz.hu/hivatkozas/matud202311_matud_book1/kom/1
For the workshop we need 6 tables and chairs for about 30 participants, and a projector.
Workshop professors: János Szász Saxon inventor and Zsuzsa Dárdai art critic, educator


Brief Professional Bio (max. 100 words):
János Szász Saxon's career began in the late 1970s at the constructivist free school of János Fajó and Tibor Csiky, and continued at the Pest Workshop. Graduated from the University of Óbuda and the University of Applied Arts. In the 1990s he became associated with the international MADI movement, which freed his ’poly-dimensional’ vision from the grip of the rectangle. The first play modules of the Poly-Universe were created in 2000 in the context of a fellowship at the Espace de l'Art Concret (EAC) pedagogical workshop in the South of France. Since 2016 he is regular member of the MTA - Széchenyi Academy.

Zsuzsa Dárdai is co-founder of Poly-Universe, and organizer of PUSE-PUNTE Erasmus+ projects: She has strong artistic links as educator, journalist, art curator and manager. 2010- participant of Bridges (art & mathematic) Organization (USA); 2008- educator of Experience Workshop; 2005-2012 curator of MTA-MADI Gallery; 2003- art director of International Symmetry Association; 1998-2008 editor-in-chief of MADI geometric art periodical; 1995- co-founder of Mobile MADI Museum; 1990-2002 president of FAME art association; 1990-2005 editor of Shadow Weavers Co-media; 1997–1999 editor of Duna Workshop; 1997–98 teacher at ELTE PressEurope; 1995–1996 editor of “Muse” in Hungarian TV; 1986- regular member of the MÚOSZ Hungarian Journalists’ Association.