Fractal Faberge Eggs

A Fabergé egg is any one of 105 jeweled eggs made by Peter Carl Fabergé and his assistants between 1885 and 1917, of which only 69 are known to survive.

Twenty-four eggs were made and presented to Czars Alexander III and Nicholas II of Russia. A further two eggs were planned but not delivered, the Constellation and Karelian Birch eggs of 1917.

Seven of the eggs were made for the Kelch family of Moscow.

The eggs are made of precious metals or hard stones decorated with combinations of enamel and gem stones. The term "Fabergé egg" has become a synonym of luxury and the eggs are regarded as masterpieces of the jeweller's art.

What I have done here is create my own variation on the theme. Each egg I have created is a complete three-dimensional object that can be rotated through 360 degrees. The image varies with the rotation. I demonstrate this for each egg by showing two different faces side by side in such a way that the three dimensional aspect is demonstrated. This technique permits visualization of the manner in which the artwork on each face is different but obviously from the same egg. I initially toyed with the prospect of animating a full rotation for each egg but settled on the two face approach because (1) I can show about three times as many eggs this way, and (2) when an object is rotating, insufficient time is available to appreciate the details shown in the image, and I am all about the details.

I used the same three-dimensional mapping process to create the eggs as I used for the Fractal Crystal Spheres video. The elongated oval geometry, however, lets me clearly demonstrate the three-dimensional characteristics using two faces in a way not possible with the spheres (unless I made them too small).

One final detail some of the eggs have fractal details that I thought warranted closer scrutiny. In these instances, I use my crystal ball for the purpose (cf. The Glass of Silent Time video). This usage affords the viewer an excellent opportunity to observe the distinction between a transparent crystal sphere (which is the same at any angle of rotation), and a three dimensional fractal (which is different at any angle of rotation).

At the very least, no one any longer has cause to complain about lack of source material for Easter Eggs.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• fractals
• environment
• nature
• color
• light
• Faberge
• eggs
• fractal
• art
• philosophy
• science
• religion
• Fibonacci
• golden
• mean
• metaphysical
• spiritual
• mandela
• archetype

[sweetnsourchkn]

This was simply magnificent! Very beautiful!

[abysimus]

@sweetnsourchkn First, let me say I love your Channel name. Creating three dimensional fractal objects is a technically challenging endeavor. The objects must work from behind as well as from the front. It is very rewarding to me, therefore, when I receive words of appreciation. Thank you so much for your kindness. Please visit me anytime; you are always welcome.

[jcsorez]

Such beauty!!

A million thanks for sharing!

[abysimus]

Thank you Jcsorez. In addition to this video, I note that you also favorited my video Fractal Crystal Spheres. I see you like the three dimensional subjects. If so, I also recommend my video The Glass of Silent Time. Again, thank you so much for your kind words.

[artgirlsreality]

this is amazing! thank YOU for sharing the beauty with US! :D

[abysimus]

As you so rightly say on your channel, dear lady, it is a matter of Creating With The Spirit. Thank you for your lovely sentiments.

[enjoythevoyage]

Lovely, especially at this time of year!

[alignprogress]

So beautiful, Thanks!

[margofernan]

Muita arte...Lindíssimo!

[toujours5e]

nice

[weeyin1155]

Utterly beautiful.  Thank you and thanks to dear Johanna who shared. ♥

[CENSURATUBE1]

Muy bonito, bello video

[Carlinhos271980]

Happy easter to everyone there

thanks for sended my dear JOHANNA

have you both a wonderful night

[Niltonpinheiro2]

great job and wonderfull video,congratulations, thanks Johanna for sharing, kisses and grea week

[DblC3]

I never thought the masterpieces of Faberge could be surpassed, but you, my friend, have succeeded a thousandfold.  Thank you for presenting such superlative works of art.

[decihex]

all i want to say is: i love your eye for presenting this to the world. the world needs more eyes like yours,'-)