That Is Not Art, It Is a Puzzle!

Year: 2019 Authors: Oskar van Deventer

Core claim

Mechanical puzzles can be art because their difficulty, aesthetics, and design process create experiences comparable to fine art.

Topics

mechanical puzzles, puzzle design, art and aesthetics, 3D printing, topology

Domains

topology, geometry, symmetry, generative design, sculptural objects, industrial design, toy design

Methods

conceptual design, geometric experimentation, 3D printing, prototype testing

Media

plastic, wood, 3D printed objects, gears

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