Square Seeds and Round Paths: Exploring Patterns within the Art of Classical Labyrinths
David Thompson and Diana Cheng

Proceedings of Bridges 2015: Mathematics, Music, Art, Architecture, Culture
Pages 555–558
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Abstract

In this workshop, participants will explore middle and secondary level mathematics inherent in classical labyrinths. These labyrinths are constructed with a square interior and a combination of semi-circles and quarter-circles of different radii comprising the exterior. Some patterns and properties of labyrinths that participants will examine include the number of circuits, lengths of radii, perimeters and areas as functions of number of points used in the construction of the labyrinth.

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