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Title

Graphics Gallery: Many-Handled Surfaces
Author

S. Dickson
Journal / Anthology

The Mathematica Journal
Year: 1991
Volume: 1
Issue: 4
Page range: 51-58
Description

Everyone is familiar with geodesic domes, but few realize that other shapes can exhibit similar properties. Building on the symmetry of the regular polyhedra to construct triangulated surfaces, we can join together units to form structures of complex topology.
Subjects

*Mathematics > Calculus and Analysis > Differential Geometry
*Mathematics > Geometry > Solid Geometry
*Mathematics > Geometry > Surfaces
*Wolfram Technology > Programming > 3D Graphics
*Wolfram Technology > Programming > Color
URL

http://www.mathematica-journal.com/issue/v1i4/