Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It is used in many fields including science, engineering, and finance. Art includes activities that create visual works, performing arts, literature, and other media. Mathematics and art are closely related through concepts like fractals, the golden ratio, symmetry, patterns, and geometric shapes that appear in both natural and human-made works. Many artists use mathematical principles in their compositions to achieve balance, proportion and other aesthetic goals.