Constructing Linkages for Drawing Curves

Year: 2018 Authors: Barbara Kimeswenger; Georg Grasegger; Sandra Reichenberger

Core claim

Given a curve, participants can construct a linkage that traces it, using simple materials and mathematical exploration.

Topics

planar linkages, algebraic curves, hands-on workshop, curve drawing, mechanical art

Domains

algebraic geometry, kinematics, polynomial curves, rational parametrization, generative art, mechanical drawing, artistic tracing, STEAM workshop

Methods

hands-on construction, guided exploration, linkage modeling, curve tracing

Media

LEGO, cardboard, split pins, pen

Source status

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