Graphics with NumPy

Introduction

In this tutorial you find NumPy exercises that create images. It is meant as a gentle introduction to NumPy. It assumes that you have made your first steps with Python already. To get the best out of it, put it into practice immediately:

paint things – create art – have fun!

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Installation

To execute the examples, you need to install the libraries in requirements.txt. Install them with:

pip install -r requirements.txt

If you are using the Anaconda distribution, you should have all necessary libraries already.

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First Steps

• Creating Images
• Color
• Random Blur
• Flags
• Repeat

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Elementary Geometry

• Stars
• Lines
• Gradient
• Triangles
• Circles
• Spiral
• Mask
• Meme Generator

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Machine Learning

• K-Means Clustering
• Decision Tree Classifier
• Convolution
• Monte Carlo Sampling

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Effects

• Rotation
• Shadow
• Warhol
• Puzzle
• Contour Lines
• Edge Detection
• Dragon Curve
• Mandelbrot
• Hexpanda
• Flower Assembly
• Vortex
• Sand blows away
• Star Wars Titles
• Infinite Blossom

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More Generative Artists

• Beetlesbot by Bleeptrack

• Flowerbot by Bleeptrack

• GalaxyKate

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License

© 2023 Dr. Kristian Rother (kristian.rother@posteo.de)

Usable under the conditions of the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.

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References

The Brandenburg Gate image is by Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 Teaching Programming