Symmetries of the Cube

Synopsis
The symmetries of a square are exhibited as products of reflections. The octahedral group is studied via reflections produced by an octahedral kaleidoscope, and it is shown how the construction of these is related to the cube and the octahedron.*
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 13 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1972
Availability
OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Subjects
Mathematics
Keywords
geometry; symmetry

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Production Company

Name

College Geometry Project

Sponsor

Name

USA

Distributor

Name

Scottish Central Film & Video Library

Notes
See: Scottish Screen

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