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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

The beauty of natural hair is that each individual has their own unique curl pattern. Whether tight, loose, wavy, or a mixture of all three partying on top of your head, it can be quite an ...

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 ...