Mathematics Is Art

Year: 2009 Authors: Erik D. Demaine; Martin L. Demaine

Core claim

Mathematics and art are not separate pursuits in this work; treating both as complementary lenses produces better sculpture, deeper mathematical insight, and new design possibilities.

Topics

mathematical sculpture, origami, hinged dissections, curved creases, glass blowing, computer simulation

Domains

geometry, algorithms, computational geometry, origami mathematics, simulation modeling, sculpture, origami art, architectural form

Methods

algorithmic sculpture generation, computer simulation of paper folding, physical prototyping, material modeling, experimental variation of forms

Media

paper, aluminum rods, 3D-printed balls, glass, computer simulation

Source status

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