Venn Diagram
You, the overlap and the intersect;
A pulsating glimmer--omnipresent,
a lighthouse with its glowing breath..."
-Lang Leav, The Universe of Us
What is a Venn diagram?
A Venn diagram uses circles and curves to show relationships among sets (groups of like things). They are wonderful visual tools for triggering ideas, or unleashing creativity. This is because they allow users to easily pinpoint areas of overlap between items that may not initially seem similar. Venn diagrams are commonly used in math, but they have applications in virtually any field. First used around 1880, and named after mathematician John Venn, these diagrams can be complicated, but although they are capable of depicting complex relationships, those that depict fewer sets tend to be visually spare and elegant.
These days even Kindergarteners learn Venn diagrams in school:
Venn diagrams for kids
Venn and creativity:
Venn diagrams as creative thinking tools
The Venn diagram stage of writing
Creativity, design & Venn
Venn diagram creative prompts
When & how to use Venn
Venn diagrams and science:
The simple brilliance of venn
Cogwheels of the mind
Venn diagrams and music:
venn-diagrams-for-musicians
Venn diagrams and art:
When Venn diagrams intersect
Venn diagram art with 11 sets
About poet Lang Leav
If you were to use a Venn diagram to depict your current situation, what would it look like?
"Concern for man and fate must always form the chief interest of all technical endeavors. Never forget this in the midst of your diagrams and equations."
-Albert Einstein
-Albert Einstein
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
Universe
Image from Pixabay
Mandala
I learnt about venn diagrams decades ago - well, in the last century. But I've never forgotten them. I love the topical quote and the mandala.
ReplyDeleteI have no idea about these diagrams, but sounds interesting:)
ReplyDeleteThey are pretty fascinating, Genevive. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteVenn diagrams are somewhere in my memory... Thanks for the links!
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