Mangbetu Design: Transformational Geometry

A Culturally Situated Design Tool from Ron Eglash:
Figure 6 Mangbetu Ivory Sculpture
Mangbetu art shows the use of all four geometric transforms: Reflection, Translation, Rotation, and Scaling. This website will provide you with some cultural background on the Mangbetu and their art. The software will allow you to simulate traditional Mangbetu designs, and create new designs of your own