Abstract Several recent studies have attempted to rate the beauty of objects (cars, buildings) by mimicking an analysis technique created for facial analysis. While these efforts are very creative and involved a lot of work, they fail to produce reliable results for two reasons. First is that human faces have a common set of features that can measured against a standard, … [Read more...]
The Science Channel Parthenon documentary features Gary Meisner as Golden Ratio Expert
If We Built It Today - Code of the Parthenon In April 2021, the Science Channel released an intriguing new documentary in their "If We Built It Today" series. In Episode 3 of Season 2, the "Code of the Parthenon" explores the wonders and mysteries of the Parthenon of ancient Greece, and contemplates what it would take to build it today. The show features experts in … [Read more...]
Golden Ratio Interview – December 2020
As the author of this website, I'm often asked by students doing science and math projects for assistance, including answering questions when they need to interview someone on the golden ratio. Here are some questions from Elena from Austria, who was working on her pre-scientific work as one part of her final exam to finish high school, along with my responses to her. She … [Read more...]
The Parthenon and the Golden Ratio: Myth or Misinformation?
Abstract: The application of the golden ratio by the designers of the Parthenon is a common point of confusion and dissension. Multiple seemingly credible sources state that the golden ratio was not used in the design of the Parthenon. Most of these, however, trace back to a single very inaccurate and incomplete article as their source. Once this information was published by a … [Read more...]
Donald Duck visits the Parthenon in “Mathmagic Land”
In 1959, Walt Disney produced a 27-minute educational film called "Donald in Mathmagic Land." This memorable film was nominated for an Academy Award, and has been seen by countless students over the years. It explores the impact of mathematics in a variety of topics, including art, architecture, gaming, music, nature and the human body. Donald discovers the Golden Ratio At … [Read more...]
“The Golden Ratio” book – Author interview with Gary B. Meisner on New Books in Architecture
Gary B. Meisner, author of the website GoldenNumber.net and developer of PhiMatrix software, did an interview on the New Books Network (NBN) for his 2018 book, “The Golden Ratio – The Divine Beauty of Mathematics.”To listen to the podcast, click on the image above or the links below: Apple iTunes Podcast New Books Network Podcast The interview was conducted by Tricia Keffer, as … [Read more...]
“The Golden Ratio” book – Author interview with Gary B. Meisner on The Authors Show
Gary B. Meisner, author of the website GoldenNumber.net and developer of PhiMatrix software, recently did his first author interview for his 2018 book, "The Golden Ratio - The Divine Beauty of Mathematics." The interview was conducted by Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of TheAuthorsShow.com on November 5, 2019, and appeared on November 13. It can be heard for free at this … [Read more...]
Gary Meisner’s latest Tweets on the Golden Ratio
Here are the latest Tweets on the golden ratio, Fibonacci sequence and related topics by Gary Meisner. Gary's qualifications include: Founder and author of the website GoldenNumber.net, Developer of PhiMatrix Golden Ratio Design and Analysis software and Author of the book "The Golden Ratio - The Divine Beauty of Mathematics:" Tweets by GaryBMeisner … [Read more...]
Dr. George Markowsky’s “Misconceptions about the Golden Ratio” Reviewed
Debunking the Debunkers of Golden Ratio Myths. Overview: This article reviews Dr. George Markowsky's article on eight misconceptions about the golden ratio. He starts his analysis by establishing a very generous ±2% range for considering evidences of the golden ratio as acceptable. In four cases though, evidences for the original claims are missed or ignored. In two cases, … [Read more...]
Discovery of the Golden Ratio in Michelangelo’s “The Creation of Adam.”
2015 study announces the discovery of the Golden Ratio in the Sistene Chapel. Clinical Anatomy published an article on July 17, 2015 by a team from Brazil titled "More than a neuroanatomical representation in The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo Buonarroti, a representation of the Golden Ratio." (PDF here.) The excitement of the authors in making this discovery for … [Read more...]
