I have said in the past that there is beauty and art in math. The Gallery of Computation proves me out. Here you will find graphic representations of a programmers code. That's the best way I know how to describe it. Here are the artists words from the site:
I write computer programs to create graphic images.
With an algorithmic goal in mind, I manipulate the work by finely crafting the semantics of each program. Specific results are pursued, although occasionally surprising discoveries are made.
I believe all code is dead unless executing within the computer. For this reason I distribute the source code of my programs in modifiable form to encourage life and spread love. Opening one's code is a beneficial practice for both the programmer and the community. I appreciate modifications and extensions of these algorithms. Please send me your experiences.
You can play with the applets and create your own art, or purchase a print of the artists creations. If nothing else, you will loose a yourself for an hour just watching the art happen.
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