Bridges, String Art, and Bézier Curves

• Published in: The Best Writing on Mathematics 2013 Vol. 4; pp. 77 - 89
• Main Author: Gross, Renan
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: United States Princeton University Press 19.01.2014
• Subjects: Abstract art; Aesthetic judgment; Aesthetics; Applied arts; Applied sciences; Art genres and movements; Art history; Arts; Axiology; Beauty; Bridge engineering; Bridges; Business; Civil engineering; Conic sections; Design; Engineering; Euclidean geometry; Geometric lines; Geometric shapes; Geometry; Industrial sectors; Industry; Manufacturing industries; Mathematical beauty; MATHEMATICS; Parabolas; Pencils; Philosophy; Popular science; Printing industry; Pure mathematics; Stationery; Visual arts; Writing implements

The Jerusalem Chords Bridge, in Israel, was built to make way for the city’s light rail train system. However, its design took into consideration more than just utility—it is a work of art, designed as a monument. Its beauty rests not only in the visual appearance of its criss-cross cables, but also...