But, as with many things in math, one of the earliest foundational studies of what would be later described as fractals came from a surprisingly difficult question: How long is the coastline of ...

The Mandelbrot set, defined by the equation z = z^2 + c, is a classic example of a fractal that produces intricate, self-repeating designs. The fusion of mathematics and art is not a novel concept.

Solomon Adams is a freelance journalist who covers mathematics, culture and other topics. He graduated from Yale University in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in math and philosophy.