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Interloctangles, 2008 Welded steel 36 " x 34" x 34" (H x W x D) Interloctangles demonstrates three rectangles interlocked so that each rectangle is inside one and outside another. In mathematical knot theory this configuration is known as the "Borromean Rings." There are three trivial crossings and three non-trivial links. If any ring or link is broken, all the links are released.  The name "Borromean" comes from its use in the Renaissance coat of arms of
the aristocratic Borromeo family in Italy. The links or knot itself has
come to represent strength in unity. Also known as the Monkey Knot, ancient examples of this configuration are found in the
Norse Valknut, in symbols of the Christian Trinity, and in Gandharva Buddist imagery. In
the mid-20th C. the Borromean rings were widely known to Americans as the trademark of
P. Ballantine & Sons, brewers of "America's Best Selling Ale." |
