Block Substitution, Part 1: Basic Concepts
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A short introductory article by Ralph Griswold explaining block substitution, a system in which each cell of a pattern is repeatedly replaced in parallel by a small block of cells, producing complex fractal patterns from simple rules. It works through a 2x2 black/white example and a subdivision view that yields the Morse-Thue carpet, noting its use as a non-repeating weave. It also notes the limits on the number of 2x2 rule systems and points to larger blocks and more colors in later parts.
- Type
- Web Doc
- Date
- July 17, 2002
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 3
- Archive notes
- Last revised June 25, 2004
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From Ralph Griswold's Digital Archive, delivered by the University of Arizona.
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