Voronoi diagram as an introduction to enriching Saudi heritage in contemporary art

Abstract

In the light of recent scientific developments and the era of the information and technology revolution, many engineering and mathematical theories have emerged in connection with fine arts. Voronoi diagram is one of those engineering applications used in many scientific, technical and medical fields, and also in applied arts such as architecture and arts featured with constructional and aesthetic structures and systems. Therefore, this study aims to shedding light on Voronoi diagram and revealing its potentials and structural systems in producing modern artistic works and introducing new experimental approaches and innovative technical solutions, benefitting from aesthetics of heritage decorations of popular doors in the Kingdom, and re-formulate and forming them artistically based on Voronoi diagram using a new software “HalftonePal”. The study used a descriptive approach within theoretical framework, and an empirical approach in the applied frame. The study has concluded that Voronoi’s engineering and structural systems are deemed new empirical approaches that contribute to producing modern artworks. It is also concluded that focusing on heritage and benefitting from the aesthetics of popular doors’ decorations, and re-forming them using Voronoi diagram are one of the innovative solutions in fine arts, which helps maintaining the heritage and establishing the identity. Hence, the researcher recommends deepening the study of Voronoi diagram and its applications, connecting it to contemporary photography, searching for every new and modern things in science, technology and mathematical engineering fields, linking the same with arts, and benefitting from them to authenticate the heritage, its aesthetics and elements inan innovative and contemporary artistic style.