Marble Math: a tactile experience for Adults

Quilcene, Washington:: Pied Typer Press,, 2022.. Edition of 5. Custom wood box with paper title label on lid, metal clasp closure. Contains 24 white oak blocks covered with marble papers. Includes 12 page explanatory booklet, printed on an Epson 3880 by Robyn Johnson with wrapper of Kraft-Tone cover weight from French Paper in Niles, MI. Signed and numbered by the artist. Marble Math" is a continuation of the Newland's fascination with the potential of wood blocks for exploration and teaching. Three unique block assemblies preceded this current iteration. Version 2, "A Box of Marbles" in the series http://www.vampandtramp.com/finepress/p/Pied-Typer-Press.html#box is in the collection of Michigan State University and Version III at the University of Southern California. "Marble Math" Introduction: "Toy blocks have been around for centuries and from a historical perspective almost always been considered a tool for toddlers. Early examples focused on the alphabet and numbers. Lessons in massing, dimensions, symmetry, mathematics, and gravity came along for the ride. … "The introduction of coverings of marbled papers adds additional areas of inquiry including the study of patterns, color, and geometry. "The object of 'Marble Math Blocks' is to just start playing and see where it leads you. The wrapper for this booklet is the 'Play Board.' Unfold it and start with some of the suggested exercises. As you begin to manipulate the blocks you'll likely have your own ideas and questions.  "Perhaps you'll be intrigued by the changing patterns, or the interaction of color, or the suggestion of geometric forms.