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The numbers that underlie string art are not bound by language barriers because they are universally understood. For example, the 11-needle image at left looks the same in all languages. If we change counting rule P from 4 to 5 the 11-petal flower image on the right appears. Both continuously-drawn images share the same 33 = n·S = 11·3 subdivision endpoints; the difference is simply the order in which they are used.
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Despite this universality, it is helpful to have basic information in multiple languages, provided by native speakers of that language. Luckily, Dickinson College has students from a number of countries, and they are helping me create this page.
Here is a link to YouTube videos I have created that introduce various concepts in ESA. The first four provide the basics in English. My hope is that over time, I will be able to post similar videos in a number of other languages.
If you think you might be interested in helping with this initiative, flick me an email (erfle@dickinson.edu) and I can provide more details including Word and PowerPoint files that will help you create a video in your own language. All posted videos will gratefully acknowledge the creator of the video.