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Can you solve the Mondrian squares riddle? - Gord Hamilton

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Dutch artist Piet Mondrian’s abstract, rectangular paintings inspired mathematicians to create a two-fold challenge. Can you solve the puzzle and get to the lowest score possible? Gordon Hamilton shows how.

Watch the video and finish the Think section to complete the lesson.


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Meet The Creators

Educator
Gord Hamilton
Director
Anton Trofimov
Script Editor
Alex Rosenthal
Associate Producer
Bethany Cutmore-Scott, Elizabeth Cox
Content Producer
Gerta Xhelo
Editorial Producer
Alex Rosenthal
Narrator
Addison Anderson

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