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The satisfying math of folding origami

Evan Zodl · TED

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About

Origami, which literally translates to "folding paper," is a Japanese practice dating back to at least the 17th century. In origami, a single, traditionally square sheet of paper can be transformed into almost any shape, purely by folding. The same simple concepts yield everything from a paper crane with about 20 steps, to a dragon with over 1,000 steps. Evan Zodl explores the ancient art form. [Directed by Charlotte Arene, narrated by Jack Cutmore-Scott].

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Credits and licence

Institution
TED
Department
TED-Ed
Speaker
Evan Zodl
Year
2021
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Mathematics, History, Art, architecture and design, Teaching and learning
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
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