The concept behind fractal geometry is extremely difficult to explain . . . but easy to see and enjoy. Eric Hammel; a professional author of military history books; is unable to explain fractals in a way that will be clear to anyone else; but most mathematicians canrsquo;t explain fractals in language most people can understand. The simplest explanation is that fractals are graphic representations of high-order mathematical formulas that repeat patterns to infinity.Donrsquo;t get hung up on the math. Itrsquo;s really all in the seeing. Volume 1 of Eric Hammelrsquo;s Fractal Dimensions is filled with one hundred examples representing many types of fractals. The differences between and among fractal artists using the same array of fractal-generating software is the same as the differences between and among all portrait artists or between and among all landscape artists using oil paint; chalk; watercolors; charcoal; even fingers. It all comes down to the unique mindrsquo;s eye the artist brings to the game and what he does to improve or transform the art once the fractal-generating software has been sufficiently exploited.For all that; all a lay person really needs to appreciate fractals in their infinite varieties is a collection of fractal art to peruse; to get lost in for awhile; and their own preferences for art. No two fractal artists will see or exploit the same fractal formula the same way. What we offer here is simply what one fractal artist has been able to see; and what he alone decided he wants to share.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Informative and enjoyableBy Mary MI learned much about the topic and found it to be an enjoyable read. I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in music or sound art.5 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Bringing the Experimantal back to contemporary music.By Kenny RobertsI am sitting in a room different from the one you are in now. I am recording my thoughts pertaining to the ideas Ms. Gottschalk describes in her great new book and I am going to refer to it again and again to my friends until the resonant frequencies of my enthusiasm reinforce the need to read this book. Any semblance of routine; except for the depth of scholarship; is destroyed. What you will read; then; are the natural resonant frequencies of the genre (Experimental Music) articulated by speech. This is not just a Contemporary Music history; the word Experimental is perfectly descriptive. Indeterminancy; Silence; Acts of discovery; Harmonic relations; Playing with numbers; Learning by making; Finding hidden sounds; the section titles lead us into a world of sound not widely known outside academia. Ms. Gottschalk has also published a resource guide to accompany the book with links to the music at [...] I regard this activity not so much as a demonstration of a physical fact; but more as a way to assist the reader in any problems they may have in finding this music. Congratulations to Jennie Gottschalk and Bloomsbury Academic for bringing us this essential work.2 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Take The Plunge and This Book Will Keep You AfloatBy elizabeth hartCarefully researched; approached with originality; written from experience - this book is essential reading for those who wish to expand their knowledge of developing music.
