Scientists have studied trees depicted in various works of art and found they follow relatively simple mathematical rules ...

This science of trees inspired my colleague and me to measure the scaling of tree branch diameter in art. Among my favorite images is a carving of a tree from a late-medieval mosque in India.

The math that describes the branching pattern of trees in nature also holds for trees depicted in art—and may even underlie our ability to recognize artworks as depictions of trees. Trees are ...

and empirically compare art with theories of branch thickness developed in biology,” researchers explained. open image in gallery Leonardo da Vinci's sketch of a tree illustrates the principle ...

An artisan's creativity and skill bring new life to a seemingly useless tree branch, transforming it into ... wood becomes an extraordinary piece of art. The intricate carving, finishing, and ...

Like the branches, twigs and leaves of a tree ... Fischer noted that the study was exploratory and the range of selected tree species and works of art is small and selective, therefore it ...