Rolloids

Year: 2023 Authors: Kenneth Brecher

Core claim

Brecher groups many non-spherical rolling shapes into a new class, “rolloids,” and argues their motion invites further mathematical, physical, and artistic study.

Topics

rolling geometry, constant width shapes, kinematics, kinetic art

Domains

geometry, kinematics, dynamics, solids of constant width, sculpture, industrial design, play art, architectural forms

Methods

literature overview, shape classification, comparative analysis, visual examples

Media

bronze, stone, brass, wood, oil painting

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