Publisher: A K Peters (2009)Details: 145 pages, Paperback
Price: $24.95
ISBN: 9781568814452
Category: General
Topics: Combinatorial Geometry, Mathematics and Art, Recreational Mathematics
Meenakshi Mukerji
Publisher: A K Peters (2009)
Details: 145 pages, Paperback
Price: $24.95
ISBN: 9781568814452
Category: General
Topics: Combinatorial Geometry, Mathematics and Art, Recreational Mathematics
[Reviewed by Michael Rowell, on 03/31/2009]
Ornamental Origami is a wonderful book for both math and origami lovers alike.
The author provides a basic description of common folding techniques as well as some other folding guidelines for beginners. A small section is also provided drawing the connection between modular origami and mathematics.
The models given in the book range in difficulty, but be warned: patience is a prerequisite for all of them. That being said, the author provides wonderful, clear descriptions and beautiful photographs.
Another interesting aspect of the book is the afterward: a small collection of mathematical exercises related to folding paper. The problems were thought-provoking and again bridged the gap between math and origami.
Michael Rowell is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Pacific University. His research interests are in Combinatorics and Number Theory. His website is www.math.pacificu.edu/~rowell and his email is rowell@pacificu.edu.