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Archimedean solid [¦är·kə¦mēd·ē·ən ′säl·əd] (mathematics) One of 13 possible solids whose faces are all regular polygons, though not necessarily all of the same type, and whose polyhedral angles are all equal. Also known as semiregular solid. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Specifically, Durer was interested in Platonic and Archimedean solids and the golden mean and how these mathematical concepts influenced proportion and geometric ratios in art, affecting beauty and meaning. Conway's simple notation can be used to derive the Archimedean solids and infinitely many other symmetric polyhedra. |
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