Aesthetic Quote by Robert L. Devaney
![“It can be argued that the mathematics behind these images [of the orbit diagram for quadratic functions and the Mandelbrot set] is even prettier than the pictures themselves.” quote by Robert L. Devaney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b89/robert-l-devaney-78664_aesthetic_it-can-be-argued-that-the-mathematics-be_1438347.jpg)
“It can be argued that the mathematics behind these images [of the orbit diagram for quadratic functions and the Mandelbrot set] is even prettier than the pictures themselves.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Complex Dynamics by Robert L. Devaney, 1992
Mathematical structures can be more beautiful than their visual representations.
In simple terms: Math can be prettier than pictures.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate underlying theory.
Themes
beauty
mathematics
visualization
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- research
- artistic design
- education
- science communication
Key Concepts
complex dynamics
aesthetic theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does understanding the math change your perception of the image?
- Can beauty be quantified?
A Different Perspective
Complexity may be inaccessible without proper explanation.
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![“There's a lot of science in it, and as Slartibartfast [in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy] said: 'I am a great fan of science, but I cannot do a quadratic equation.' I've never, ever been able to do one. I remember one occasion at Warwick University, when Jack and Ian were at their wits' end…” quote by Terry Pratchett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a00/terry-pratchett-19_equation_there-s-a-lot-of-science-in-it-and-as-sl_800026.jpg)
![“Modern dynamical systems theory has a relatively short history. It begins with Poincare (of course)... [to whom] a global understanding of the gross behavior of all solutions of the system was more important than the local behavior of particular, analytically-precise solutions.” quote by Robert L. Devaney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a09/robert-l-devaney-78664_behavior_modern-dynamical-systems-theory-has-a-re_1515504.jpg)
