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What is Fractal Art?
Fractals are rough, fragmented geometric shapes characterized by
"self-similarity," a property that describes the repetition of a
shape in each of its parts. Although fractals are infinitely
complex and appear at all levels of magnification, they are formed
by a simple process of repetition. In mathematical terms, a fractal
is based on an equation that undergoes iteration, which is a form of
feedback. Fractals are the patterns of chaos.
Fractals model natural phenomenon, so they exist all around us.
Examples of fractals in nature include clouds, trees, snowflakes,
river networks, coastlines, mountain ranges, blood vessels,
lightning bolts, animal coloration, and the spiral structure of
seashells, hurricanes, and galaxies.
Fractal generating software has opened up a whole new realm of
artistic expression by allowing users to turn mathematical
formulas into digital images. A skilled user can manipulate
formulas, coloring algorithms, and gradients to create works
of art that combine the simple beauty of math and the aesthetics
of traditional art mediums. By utilizing the mathematical language
that describes so much of the world we live in, fractal art is a new
and unique way to honor the beauty and complexity of our universe.
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