Alex and Mark discuss fractals and the art of the infinite delving into recursion, chaos and the work of J.S. Bach, Pollock, Escher and many more, by way of trees, ferns, and human donuts!

Creative Squares

Fractals, Recursion, Repetition and Chaos by way of Bach, Pollock and Donuts

Alex and Mark discuss the fascinating concept of the Golden Ratio, exploring its significance in art, nature, and mathematics. They delve into the Fibonacci sequence and its relationship to the Golden Ratio, questioning whether these compositional paradigms represent a true aesthetic beauty or merely a conformity that limits creativity.

The Golden Ratio – Aesthetic Alchemy or Creative Conformity?

Arts

Visual Arts

Alex Loveless and Mark Burden discuss the intersection between art, science, maths and technology

Creative Squares

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2 Episodes

Fractals, Recursion, Repetition and Chaos by way of Bach, Pollock and Donuts

The Golden Ratio – Aesthetic Alchemy or Creative Conformity?