Mathematics, Mythology, Rice, & Computers? The Kolam

Computer scientists are studying ancient Indian art that utilizes mathematics, mythology, and rice:

To read more, explore these links:

• https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/indian-rice-art-kolam

• Computing and cosmology

  • https://indicportal.org/kolam-computing-and-cosmology-within-indian-art/

  • http://www.openculture.com/2019/05/discover-kolams-the-traditional-indian-patterns-that-combine-art-mathematics-magic.html

• Fractals & Kolams

  • https://sites.google.com/site/jeychelladurai/sample-works/procedural-models-kolam-fractals

• Teaching fractal patterns in nature

  • https://educationonline.ku.edu/articles/teaching-kids-patterns-in-nature

• A topological approach to creating a pulli kolam

  • https://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1503/1503.02130.pdf

  • https://www.ikolam.com/rangoli/computer-kolam-5

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