Ten Stellations of the Rhombic Triacontahedron Modular Origami

by Currie, Fergus

• ISBN13: 9781913565312
• ISBN10: 1913565319
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2024-11-01
• Publisher: Tarquin Group

Summary

A book of ten geometric models of advanced modular origami designed by Fergus Currie with full instructions and diagrams on how to make the following Models: 1. Rhombic Triacontahedron S1 2. Rhombic Triacontahedron S2 3. Rhombic Triacontahedron S5 4. Rhombic Triacontahedron S8 5. Rhombic Triacontahedron S9 6. Rhombic Triacontahedron S25 7. Rhombic Triacontahedron S27 8. Rhombic Triacontahedron S45 9. Rhombic Triacontahedron S85 10.Rhombic Triacontahedron S105 It also includes an introduction with sections on the mathematics behind the models; a short history of modular origami; a section on tools and folding techniques, and a gallery of the finished models that are presented in the book.

Author Biography

Fergus Currie was born in 1961 in Edinburgh, Scotland. He studied composition at the Royal Academy of Music in London and the University of Birmingham where he received an MA for his research into the work of Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu. He has worked as a professional musician for more than 35 years and has been a member of the orchestra of the Greek National Opera since 2009. His major compositions are handled by the Dutch publishing company Donemus. He still finds time to write novels, play chess, and, of course, design and make modular origami.