Above: A dodecahedron formed by pentagonal rings, by Michael Trott. (http://www.graphica.com/gallery/). In 2 dimensions we have regular polygons, such as square and pentagon and hexagon. The 3-dimensional version is called regular polyhedron. For example: cube, octahedron, icosahedron. The general name for such objects in any dimension is called polytope. Polyhedrons↗ as artistic themes have been explored greatly, way back in the Greek times and in different cultures, often exhibited as toys, sculptures, paper models (origami), or hanging decoration. In modern times, polyhedrons have been exhibited as architecture elements as well.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Algorithmic Mathematical Art
Above: A dodecahedron formed by pentagonal rings, by Michael Trott. (http://www.graphica.com/gallery/). In 2 dimensions we have regular polygons, such as square and pentagon and hexagon. The 3-dimensional version is called regular polyhedron. For example: cube, octahedron, icosahedron. The general name for such objects in any dimension is called polytope. Polyhedrons↗ as artistic themes have been explored greatly, way back in the Greek times and in different cultures, often exhibited as toys, sculptures, paper models (origami), or hanging decoration. In modern times, polyhedrons have been exhibited as architecture elements as well.
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