"On the Topology of Celtic Knot Designs" by Gwen Fisher

Blake Mellor

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On the Topology of Celtic Knot Designs

Proceedings of the 7th Annual BRIDGES Conference

Gwen Fisher
Blake Mellor, Loyola Marymount University

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Article

Publication Date

1-1-2004

Disciplines

Geometry and Topology

Abstract

We derive formulas for counting the number of strands in a variety of knotwork designs inspired by traditional Celtic designs, including rectangular panels, circular borders, rectangular borders, and half frames. We include graphic examples for each of these types of designs.

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Fisher, G. and B. Mellor, 2004: On the Topology of Celtic Knot Designs, Proceedings of the 7th Annual BRIDGES Conference, http://www.mi.sanu.ac.rs/vismath/fisher/index.html.