Art and science illuminate the same subtle proportions in tree branches
The scale invariance in branch diameter dictates how much smaller a limb should be as it branches and how much investment a tree makes in a few thick branches versus many thin ones. Trees have evolved ...
Abstract geometry takes over the Ann Norton Sculpture Garden in 'Old Friends' exhibit
Running until June, the exhibition is West Palm Beach-based artist Jane Manus' fourth exhibition with the Ann Norton ...
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Our brain can instantly recognize trees, even in abstract art
Researchers found a hidden mathematical rule in tree-like art. Branch thickness follows a predictable ratio, making trees recognizable.
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Identifying 2D shapes
Two-dimensional (2D) shapes are completely flat. They have two dimensions – length and width. A polygon is a closed 2D shape with straight sides that meet at vertices. Polygons can be regular or ...
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Body Language
When you wait for a blind date to arrive, for instance, you may nervously tap your foot without even realizing that you’re doing it. Similarly, when you show up to meet your date, you may not ...