Beginner's Book of Modular Origami Polyhedra: The Platonic Solids - Brossura

Gurkewitz, Rona; Arnstein, Bennett

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0486461726 ISBN 13: 9780486461724

Casa editrice: Dover Pubns, 2008

Riassunto

This book by an expert presents a clear, concise introduction to the special techniques for creating complex polyhedra models. Based on the classic Platonic solids, these 17 projects are appropriate for folders at all levels. Step-by-step diagrams offer detailed views of the models' assembly, and photos depict completed models.

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Descrizione:

Whether or not you're familiar with traditional origami models, you're sure to be captivated by the fun and fascination of creating abstract geometric forms. This book by an expert paperfolder offers a clear, concise introduction to the special techniques for making beautiful, complex polyhedra models.
These 17 projects are based on the classic Platonic solids: the tetrahedron, hexahedron, octahedron, dodecahedron, and icosahedron. Folders at every level of experience, from absolute beginners to old hands, will appreciate the step-by-step diagrams and their detailed views of the models' assembly. Additional helpful features include photos of the complete models, background on the Platonic solids, and references.

Contenuti:

Pictures of the Platonic Solids 1. Background What is Modular Origami? What is the connection between modular origami and polyhedra? What is a polyhedron? What are the Platonic Solids? Short history of the Platonic Solids and Connections with math, science and art References, Links and Origami Societies 2. Making the Models Definitions of Symbols Waterbomb or Triangle Base Triangles Hexagons 3. Cubes The Jackson Cube The Sonobe Cube The Tile Cube Lewis Simon-Bennett Arnstein Cube with Windows 4. Tetrahedra Simple chain of four equilateral triangles from a square Equilateral triangle module from a hexagon Equilateral triangle edge module 5. Octahedra Bob Neale's octahedron 6-piece octahedron skeleton Lewis Simon's original 2-piece Gyroscope module from a square Equilateral triangle module from a hexagon Equilateral triangle edge module 6. Dodecahedra Bob Neale-Lewis Simon 108 degree module Lewis Simon's 2-piece Gyroscope module from a triangle Simon Gurkewitz' Dimpled Dodecahedron 7. Icosahedra Equilateral triangle module from a hexagon Equilateral triangle edge module

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• Editore: Dover Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0486461726
• ISBN 13: 9780486461724
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 60