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Art for Smart PeopleThe mathematical sculptures of Kenneth Snelson.

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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