CuriOdyssey is exploring nine visual patterns found in nature in the next series of blog posts and in our upcoming new exhibit, THE NATURE OF PATTERNS. The patterns we will delve into are:

1. Symmetries (mirror & radial)2. Fractals (branching)3. Spirals4. Flow and chaos5. Waves and dunes6. Bubbles and foam7. Arrays and tiling (tessellations)8. Cracks9. Spots & stripes

These beautiful patterns are seen throughout the natural world, from atomic to the astronomical scale. Philip Ball's book, "Patterns in Nature" was a source of inspiration. We recommend it, if you want to discover more about nature's incredible patterns.

Symmetry

Fractals

chaosFlow and

chaos

Waves and dunes

Bubbles and foam

Arrays and tiling

cracks Cracks

Spots and stripes