The math concept hidden in this tree art — geometric shapes known as fractals — is apparent in branching patterns in nature and may be key to humans’ ability to recognize such artwork as ...

This tree, which was planted Friday in Tyler School of Art's courtyard, is largely made up of multiple varieties of stone fruits such as peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, cherries and almonds.

and empirically compare art with theories of branch thickness developed in biology,” researchers explained. open image in gallery Leonardo da Vinci's sketch of a tree illustrates the principle ...