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Kenneth Brecher

Bridges

2016

Polyhedra as subjects for artists working in two-dimensional media — paintings and prints — were something of a rarity in the 20th century. However, in the 15th – 17th centuries, a large number of artists — including Leonardo da Vinci and Albrecht Durer — produced “polyhedral tableaux.” Here we present several 20th century artists — little discussed in the mathematics community — who have produced such art works that go far beyond mere illustration.