Katzengold: Pyrite, Plato, and a Polynomial

Year: 2015 Authors: Stephan Klaus; Bianca Violet

Core claim

A single real algebraic formula can generate and smoothly interpolate between cube-like, octahedral, rhombic dodecahedral, and dodecahedral forms.

Topics

pyrite, Platonic solids, algebraic surfaces, real-time visualization

Domains

real algebraic geometry, polyhedra, golden ratio, dual polyhedra, mathematical visualization, scientific imagery, art and form, design inspiration

Methods

SURFER software, polynomial surface plotting, parameter interpolation, geometric dualization

Media

free software, short movie, photographs, 3D surface images

Source status

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