TITLE

Computer generation of geometric designs woven into the izimbenge using

AUTHOR(S)

Getz, C.G.L.

PUB. DATE

October 1999

SOURCE

South African Journal of Science;Oct99, Vol. 95 Issue 10, p434

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Geometric designs woven into copper wire baskets (izimbenge) by the Zulu people of South Africa have been analysed and regenerated on a computer using algorithmic processes developed mainly in the field of fractal geometry. The mathematical concept of self-similarity is used to facilitate the comprehension of several aspects of fractal geometry. The algorithmic processes used are the deterministic algorithm, the random iteration algorithm and the escape time algorithm.

ACCESSION #

2610373

Tags: ETHNOMATHEMATICS;  WEAVING

 

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