News / Ron Eglash: African fractals, in buildings and braids About this Talk "I am a mathematician, and I would like to stand on your roof." This is how Ron Eglash greeted many African families while researching the intriguing fractal patterns he noticed in villages across the continent. He talks about his work exploring the rigorous fractal math underpinning African architecture, art and even hair braiding.




Posted by myafd on 16th March 2008

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