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

Snowflakes are an example of this, but fractals can also form tree patterns. "Fractals are just figures that repeat themselves," Gao said. “If you look at a tree, its branches are branching.

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.

So, "Tree," is just a way of describing plants that look kind of tree-like. It's almost as if growing fractal-like branches that look similar at different scales was the solution to some problem ...

Take a tour through the magical world of natural fractals and discover the complex patterns of succulents, rivers, leaf veins, crystals, and more.

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 ...

Scientists have discovered that trees in famous artwork follow the same mathematical fractal patterns as real trees. Researchers analyzed tree art across cultures, finding consistent branch ...

Scientists have discovered that trees in famous artwork follow the same mathematical fractal patterns as real trees. Researchers analyzed tree art across cultures, finding consistent branch ...

By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Trees depicted in famous artworks across a range of styles follow the same mathematical rules as their real-life counterparts, scientists have found. The math concept ...