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. 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. Mathematics Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Scientists analyze branch patterns in trees and art, from da Vinci to Mondrian
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