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Fractals : the patterns of chaos : discovering a new aesthetic of art, science and nature

by John Briggs

An illustrated examination of fractals, detailing their discovery, formation, and properties. The text explores the intersection of art, science, and nature through over 170 visual examples used to analyse complex patterns in the physical world.

Accession 5496 ISBN 0500276935 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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