Origami Robert Lang
Lang born may 4 1961 citation needed is an american physicist who is also one of the foremost origami artists and theorists in the world.
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He has studied the mathematics of origami and used computers to study the theories behind origami. The math and magic of origami. He is known for his complex and elegant designs most notably of insects and animals.
Lang explains origami in 11 levels of difficulty. Lang has been an avid student of origami for over fifty years and is now recognized as one of the world s leading masters of the art with over 700 designs catalogued and diagrammed. His work combines aspects of the western school of mathematical origami design with the eastern emphasis upon line and form to yield models that are at.
To the designer they provide a structural representation of the artwork. Lang the science of art the world of mathematics might seem far removed from the world of art but mathematics both describes and enables the creation of beautiful forms. Robert lang is a pioneer of the newest kind of origami using math and engineering principles to fold mind blowingly intricate designs that are beautiful and sometimes very useful.
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He has made great advances in making real world. From a simple traditional cicada to an extremely intricate one wat. To a folder they can provide signposts on the way to a fold.
Origami artist and physicist robert j. He is noted for designs of great detail and realism and includes in his repertoire some of the most complex origami designs ever created. To the everyday viewer they provide an alternate way of looking at the folded subject.
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