The Mathematics of Mitering and Its Artful Application

Year: 2008 Authors: Tom Verhoeff; Koos Verhoeff

Core claim

Miter, skew miter, fold, and skew fold joints can be characterized mathematically and used to create visually compelling 2D and 3D artworks.

Topics

miter joints, skew joints, strip folding, 3D beam structures

Domains

geometry, symmetry groups, oblique projection, spatial angles, sculpture, frame design, kinetic form, mathematical art

Methods

systematic mathematical analysis, geometric construction, numerical approximation, visual illustration

Media

cylinders, polygonal beams, strips, Mathematica, OmniGraffle

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