Geometric Tools for the Magic Woodcarver

Year: 2010 Authors: Bjarne Jespersen

Core claim

Two creative geometric methods—theme-and-variation and ring-kinship diagrams—help generate new magic woodcarving models without relying on 3D computer software.

Topics

magic woodcarving, symmetry, ring diagrams, model generation

Domains

geometry, polyhedra, symmetry groups, link theory, wood sculpture, craft, mathematical art, kinetic illusion

Methods

theme and variations, kinship analysis, regular diagrams, projection onto polyhedra

Media

wood, carved rings, chains, cage balls

Source status

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