A Sangaku Revived

Z.M. Ruttkay

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    Abstract

    In this paper we give an account on our mathematical and visual explorations inspired by a sangaku. First we introduce sangakus – traditional Japanese mathematical tablets. Then we give four examples of our static contemporary variants. Finally, we discuss in detail how a fifth sangaku led us to simulate the growth of water lilies, as a means of visualizing the problem. This approach lead to the mathematical field of circle packing, and made it possible to experience the visually intriguing process with different settings of the algorithm.
    Original languageUndefined
    Title of host publicationBridges Leeuwarden, Mathematics, Music, Art, Architecture, Culture Conference Proceedings 2008
    EditorsR. Sarhangi, C. Sequin
    Place of PublicationUK
    PublisherTarquin Books
    Pages155-162
    Number of pages8
    ISBN (Print)9780966520194
    Publication statusPublished - Jul 2008
    EventBRIDGES LEEUWARDEN Mathematics, Music, Art, Architecture, Culture Conference Proceedings 2008 - LEEUWARDEN
    Duration: 24 Jul 2008 → 28 Jul 2008

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    PublisherTarquin Books
    NumberDTR08-9
    ISSN (Print)1099-6702

    Conference

    ConferenceBRIDGES LEEUWARDEN Mathematics, Music, Art, Architecture, Culture Conference Proceedings 2008
    Period24/07/08 → 28/07/08
    Other24-28 July 2008

    Keywords

    • EWI-13118
    • CR-I.3.2
    • IR-64894
    • METIS-251101
    • HMI-VRG: Virtual Reality and Graphics

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