Scientists have studied trees depicted in various works of art and found they contain fractals, following relatively simple ...

AP Photo/LM Otero Pleasing patterns, in art and in nature When it comes to aesthetics, who better to study than famous artists? They are, after all, the visual experts.

Why the tropics have been unusually calm and what that means for hurricane season Attention is now turning to the Atlantic Ocean, which has yet to produce a tropical storm since the season started ...

It is the majestic mowing pattern, the design carved into the turf of baseball fields. While their color palette remains limited, mowing patterns have become increasingly elaborate in recent ...

We consulted interior designers and textile experts to get their take on the patterns that are leading the way in interior design trends this year, whittling them down to our favorite top ten. While ...

Composer Matthew Suttor has been thinking about how to create music from the patterns found in the natural world for decades. It’s only been in recent years that he has mastered the art of mapping ...

Although prevalent in art, the fractal repetition of patterns represents an artistic challenge. For instance, many people have attempted to fake Pollock's fractals and failed.

Scientists have studied trees depicted in various works of art and found they follow relatively simple mathematical rules also found in branching patterns in nature.

Fractals are patterns that repeat at increasingly fine magnifications. They turn up in the natural world and in artists’ work. Research suggests they contribute to making something aesthetically ...