Definitions of Fractals
Generally spoken, so-called “fractal” objects are objects that reproduce themselves on a more or less large scale, and this infinitely. These objects can be obtained from simple elements, through curves or sets of dots.
Some people think fractals are trippy pictures. Some people think fractals are weird pictures. And some people even think fractals are funny pictures. I, however, believe most fractals are Priceless Pictures! See what you make of them and I’m sure you’ll agree.
The word Fractal was first used in 1974 by Benoît Mandelbrot and is derived from the Latin root fractus meaning broken. Fractal was originally an adjective like in “fractal objects”.
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