All the Amazing Kinetic Sculpture
Kinetic sculptures are simply breathtaking.
Drawing green engineering and art together, they give a glimpse at what great beauty can emerge from an unconstrained mind.
Perhaps the world will overflow with these spectacles in a time of better education and less strife.
Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture Race 2006
A record number of excellent sculptures showcased the delightful collision of art and engineering. full story via kineticbaltimore
Unbelievable Kinetic Sculptures of Theo Jansen
Theo Jansen calls his kinetic sculptures “Animari.” The creatures walk in herds on beaches, powered only by the wind. Some of them are able to capture and store the wind, then keep moving for extended times. Some even have the ability to anchor themselves in the sand when the wind threatens to blow them away - allowing the plastic-tube critters to engage in active self-preservation.
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Top 5 Amazing Kinetic Sculpture
5. Solar Horse
Apart from the crank shaft, motor, and solar panel, the entire body is made from paper.
Although it weighs two tons, this steel and cloth structure will walk forward with a very smooth gait if the wind is strong enough.
3. Extremely Creepy TreeAs the wind blows across these metal tubes, the air inside vibrates -- creating a tremendously eerie sound.
2. Da Vinci AutomobileBuilt from plans drawn by Lionardo Da Vinci in 1495, this vehicle is powered by springs.
1. BMW Tribute to Theo Jansen"The walls between art and engineering exist only in our minds," says Jensen as the video ends.
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