Beyond the Box: Cardboard Math-Art

Year: 2025 Authors: George Hart; Elisabeth Heathfield

Core claim

Cardboard can support large-scale, low-cost mathematical sculptures and activities that are visually striking and pedagogically rich.

Topics

cardboard constructions, mathematical sculpture, collaborative workshops, geometric models

Domains

polyhedra, symmetry, geometric scaling, applied geometry, sculpture, installation art, design education, public art

Methods

laser cutting, tab-and-slot assembly, folding and gluing, clamping

Media

cardboard, packing tape, hot-melt glue, binder clamps

Source status

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