Mathematical sculpture

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Mathematical sculpture by Bathsheba Grossman, 2007

A mathematical sculpture is a sculpture which uses mathematics as an essential conception. [1] [2] Helaman Ferguson, George W. Hart, Bathsheba Grossman, Peter Forakis and Jacobus Verhoeff are well-known mathematical sculptors.

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References

  1. "A Proposal for the Classification of Mathematical Sculpture" (PDF). Towson University. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-07-22. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
  2. "Mathematical Sculptures Made Out Of Office Supplies (PHOTOS)". Huffington Post . December 26, 2011. Archived from the original on 2016-05-14.