The Math and Art of Kaleidoscopes
How are math and art are involved with Kaleidoscopes? Why are they called “beautiful form watchers”? How do the laws of reflection make ever repeating symmetries? And how do the use of mirrors, rectangles, cylinders, and pyramids create even more complex patterns! Join me as I explain these amazing properties that many consider as just a child’s toy — but are so very much more!
Resources
Be sure to check out: Carol Jacoby’s “The Art of Mathematics” website (hosting fascinating podcasts — including mine!)
A society of artists who design and create kaleidoscopes — The Brewster Kaleidoscope Society (BKS)