Affiliation:
1. Manchester School of Architecture, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, England
Abstract
In this paper fractals are identified in classical mouldings by means of an algorithm for drawing Levy staircases. It is argued that traditional rules of composition favour fractal forms such as these, and advice on composition, taken from Ruskin, is examined to support this view. Because fractals are ubiquitous in nature their use in design offers a way to appear natural. The lack of fractals in modern architecture may therefore be connected to a lack of interest in picturesque composition.
Subject
General Environmental Science,Geography, Planning and Development
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