Computation and mathematics provide an alluring common language between scientific models and aesthetic practice. Computation is a vital tool for scientific simulation and also open-ended material for art. By designing and instantiating complex autonomous systems, we open the door to a new kind of knowledge based on synthesis of parts.
Beautiful Visualization, Looking at Data Through the Eyes of Experts
Chapter 17: Immersed in Unfolding Complex Systems
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