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To visualize functions of the form

, it is useful to show the

coordinate as a color over a two-dimensional grid for

and

. Many of these visualizations have considerable aesthetic appeal. The result suggests a new task for mathematics: the creation of patterns for art or design.

Contributed by: Herbert W. Franke

This is an example of "experimental aesthetics", a method that has become possible with the help of computers.

"Generating Patterns Similar to Peruvian Textiles" from the Wolfram Demonstrations Project
http://demonstrations.wolfram.com/GeneratingPatternsSimilarToPeruvianTextiles/

Contributed by: Herbert W. Franke

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