Thanks for explaining it. Still not sure what it has to do with realism in renders-except in a very abstract existential way. If you follow the connection to fractal art-and tie it in with the prevalence of fractal forms in nature- snowflakes, etc- then I can see it. Of course I may still be missing your point. Computers can make fractals very easily-but that does not translate to a realistically lighted, modeled and textured scene.

Quote - The Art of Mandala dates back to ancient times.  Flags, emblems, logos, icons, symbols, personages, geometrical shapes, words, letters are variations of this artistic technique.

A Yantra is a geometrical diagram used for Meditation.

By using various computer applications one may construct these Material Objects according to ancient custom and/or modern methods such as Kaleidoscopes in a single or multiframe.  Motion can be expressed on the XYZ Planes.  Fractal Art is a variation of this Art Form.

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