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|Name = The Mathenaeum | |Name = The Mathenaeum | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| + | A pavilion with three interactive stations, allowing for the development of three dimensional shapes using several modes of transformation. | ||
==Activities and user interaction== | ==Activities and user interaction== | ||
| + | Select from a palette of operations to transform basic shapes into unique three-dimensional sculptures. Visitors can add interest with color and pattern choices as well as choices of node and edge elements. | ||
==Mathematical background== | ==Mathematical background== | ||
| − | + | The Mathenaeum allows for a deep and intuitive exploration of 3-D shapes. Of particular mathematical interest are the regular polyhedra and the transformations between them. | |
==History and museology== | ==History and museology== | ||
| + | The core experience of the Mathenaeum is a software program. While it could conceivably be experienced with a computer alone, the addition of a unique and engaging user interface and an interesting, embracing architectural surround create a memorable physical interaction and a forum for shared experience. | ||
==Resources== | ==Resources== | ||
[[Category:Exhibits]] | [[Category:Exhibits]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:50, 8 September 2021
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| On display at | National Museum of Mathematics |
| Type | Hands-on |
| Topics | Polyhedra, symmetries |
Contents
Description
A pavilion with three interactive stations, allowing for the development of three dimensional shapes using several modes of transformation.
Activities and user interaction
Select from a palette of operations to transform basic shapes into unique three-dimensional sculptures. Visitors can add interest with color and pattern choices as well as choices of node and edge elements.
Mathematical background
The Mathenaeum allows for a deep and intuitive exploration of 3-D shapes. Of particular mathematical interest are the regular polyhedra and the transformations between them.
History and museology
The core experience of the Mathenaeum is a software program. While it could conceivably be experienced with a computer alone, the addition of a unique and engaging user interface and an interesting, embracing architectural surround create a memorable physical interaction and a forum for shared experience.
