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Art for Smart PeopleThe mathematical sculptures of Kenneth Snelson.

By Elisabeth EavesPosted Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, at 7:02 PM ET

Elisabeth Eaves discusses the mathematical art of Kenneth Snelson, which has been misunderstood by artists and admired by scientists. Click here to see the slide show.

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Elisabeth Eaves is the author of Bare and a staff writer at Forbes.com.
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