Logo

Math and art come together for kids in new exhibition of Mitsumasa Anno’s work

Math and art come together for kids in new exhibition of Mitsumasa Anno’s work

2022-07-19

A new exhibition brings math and art together for children this summer. The picture books of Mitsumasa Anno are famous for making math into a game. His books are now 3D exhibits, that kids can work out for themselves, in this project from the Hsin Yi Foundation. Parents say it’’s a great way to get kids exploring science and math while having fun.

A colorful children’s book springs off the page with the help of a little optical trick. The late Mitsumasa Anno was a master at bringing math to life for small children with his surprising picture-books. Now the Hsin Yi Foundation is bringing those books into this 3D interactive exhibition.

Mother
I think there’s a lot here. It’s fun but it also helps children learn basic math and science concepts. It’s great, you can bring your kids here in the summer vacation and learn math too, so it’s quite a meaningful way to play with them.

Child
I’m happy. We played with the magic mirror and we made a triangle.

Mitsumasa taught at an elementary school in Japan, before, at the age of 42, starting to create children’s books that brought art and math together. His detailed, careful drawings explain tricky math in easy ways. He won the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his “lasting contribution to children’’s literature”, and a museum in Shimane Prefecture commemorates his life and work. His books have been popular in Taiwan for 40 years and inspired many math teachers and children along the way. The exhibition hopes to make math accessible for kids who might think it’s daunting, and encourage them to try their hand at solving puzzles.

Liao Jui-wen
Hsin Yi Foundation COO
They’ve been in Taiwan for 40 years. Many math and science teachers were inspired by these books as children. Through play, children can get out of the box, they can experience it, and they can discover new possibilities.

A mom holds her child’s hand as they find the solution together. Before long, the child is happy to go it alone. These 3D picture books make math from a scary dragon into an exciting game. Definitely a hot destination for parents this summer.

安野光雅作品立體化 數學變好玩圖畫書

2022-07-19

已故日本繪本大師安野光雅,擅長把數學概念轉換為易懂、好玩的圖畫書。信誼基金會舉辦互動展,將安野光雅的作品立體化,邀請親子一同浸淫在數學和藝術的環境中。

七彩繽紛的童話書,從平面變立體,搖身一變成為好玩的道具。已故日本繪本大師安野光雅,擅長透過畫筆,把數學概念轉換成好玩又有趣的圖畫書。信誼基金會將安野光雅的作品立體化、設計互動。

[[家長]]
“覺得還蠻豐富的,而且一邊玩,還可以學到數學常識、科學的概念,很好,因為暑假帶小朋友出來玩,而且又可以學到數學的概念,就還蠻有意義的遊戲方法”

[[小朋友]]
“很開心,有玩魔術鏡、還有拼三角形”

原本是國小教師,安野光雅42歲開始創作進入數學世界的圖畫書。用精緻的圖畫解釋難懂數學,不但曾獲國際安徒生插畫大獎殊榮,日本島根縣甚至還設立美術館肯定他的貢獻。繪本早已引進台灣40年,更是許多數學老施的啟蒙書。這次更希望讓孩子不再害怕數學,主動探索解決問題的方法。

[[信誼基金會營運長 廖瑞文]]
“引進台灣已經40年,現在很多數理老師,這也是他們小時候的啟蒙書,孩子透過遊戲的方式,他們就沒有框架,可以去感受,找到新的可能性”

媽媽拉著孩子的手實際操作,過沒多久,孩子就自己玩得不亦樂乎。透過繪本立體化遊戲,孩子對數學不再恐懼。打開兒童感官發現,原來數學可以這麼好玩。

Related News

PhD candidate tries his luck for leadership of Chiayi’s ‘doctoral township’

2022-07-19

Taipei mayoral candidate Chen Shih-chung presents campaign team led by former VP

2022-07-19

Grocery shopping in the evenings can nab you a discount

2022-07-19

Mayor Ko urges cross-strait communication during speech at Shanghai forum

2022-07-19

Foreign ministry, TAITRA hold job fair for African students in Taiwan

2022-07-19

Delegation from European Parliament arrives as Atlantic Council delegation meets Tsai

2022-07-19