Crested Cactuses and Mathematical Sculpture

Year: 2022 Authors: Robert W. Fathauer

Core claim

Cresting in cactuses produces line-growth structures that can be interpreted through hyperbolic and fractal geometry and translated into mathematical sculpture.

Topics

cactus morphology, crested growth, phyllotaxis, mathematical sculpture

Domains

fractal geometry, hyperbolic geometry, tessellations, Fibonacci spirals, sculpture, ceramic art, nature-inspired design, mathematical art

Methods

morphological analysis, photographic comparison, clay modeling, hand-built construction

Media

clay, photographs, unfired sculpture, custom clay tool

Source status

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