Fractal patterns in art and nature are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, according to the study published in PNAS Nexus. This summary was AI-generated and reviewed by CNN editors.

By using fractal math to calculate how the branches of trees are depicted in art, ... but fractals can also form tree patterns. "Fractals are just figures that repeat themselves," Gao said.

Take a tour through the magical world of natural fractals and discover the complex patterns of succulents, rivers, leaf veins, ... copper crystals are often grown for art. 7. of 9.

The math that describes the branching pattern of trees in nature also holds for trees depicted in art—and may even underlie our ability to recognize artworks as depictions of trees.

Fractal patterns in nature and art are aesthetically pleasing and stress-reducing. Humans are visual creatures. Objects we call "beautiful" or "aesthetic" are a crucial part of our humanity.

Fractals, or repeating patterns, can be found in the tiniest ice crystal to pinecones and aspen leaves. The High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon, invites visitors to explore and experience "Patterns ...

Fractal patterns in art and nature are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, according to the study published in PNAS Nexus. This summary was AI-generated and reviewed by CNN editors.