Information about Fractals Information F ractals are a huge topic. They're based on mathematics, and deep explanations of fractals cannot avoid math for long. They can require billions of calculations, which means they cannot realistically be done without computers, so some consideration must be given to the software used to produce the images. But they are also art, and if fractals weren't aesthetically pleasing we wouldn't pursure them with nearly as much vigor.     Collected here are a number of pages describing various aspects of fractals. Most of this information is stored here, but pages on sites elsewhere are marked with a icon.   Background Fractals, in Layman's Terms     no complicated mathematics Beautiful Math     how one artist got involved with fractals   Art Of Fractals and Art     a little bit of discussion Fractal Art Manifesto     what fractal art is—and isn't (by Kerry Mitchell) Step by Step: the Creation of a Fractal     this is what it takes Fractal-Art FAQ     maintained by Jean-Pierre Louvet   FractInt Developers' Site     latest information on FractInt Coloring Algorithms: My Collection     hundreds of variations Resource List     pointers to lots of great FractInt info   Ultra Fractal Official Site     software information & download An Apology     why I so often evangelize for this program Resource List     pointers to lots of great UF info   Semi-Technical Anti-Aliasing and Fractals     how this improves images PNG, JPEG, and Fractals     which format is appropriate?   Return to Entrance

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