-Flake Variations
Year: 2024 Authors: Steven Wilkinson; Blake Settle
Core claim
Sierpinski n-flakes can be extended in two useful ways—by adding a center polygon or by rotating children—and these variations produce distinct geometric and aesthetic behaviors, especially in connectivity and visual patterning.
Topics
Sierpinski n-gons, fractal geometry, polygon recursion, connectivity, mathematical art, pattern generation
Domains
fractal geometry, polygonal geometry, symmetry, iterated constructions, connectivity, mathematical art, generative art, pattern design
Methods
recursive polygon construction, geometric variation analysis, rotation parameterization, visual comparison of iterations, artistic composition with software-generated patterns
Media
regular n-sided polygons, software-generated fractal images, canvas, acrylic paints, printed pattern backgrounds
Source status
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