The Parthenon has long been associated with the golden ratio. The lack of clear evidence to support this though has led some to conclude in error that this is just a myth. This article will provide the best evidence I've found to date to illustrate appearances of golden ratios in the design of the Parthenon. In my analysis, I'll use the golden ratio grids created with … [Read more...]
Phi, the Golden Ratio, can be found throughout life and the universe. The appearance of phi creates a sense of balance, harmony and beauty in the design we find in nature. Mankind has both applied this same proportion, both consciously and unconsciously, to achieve balance, harmony and beauty in art, architecture, design and composition.
Carwow, best-looking beautiful cars and the golden ratio.
In November 2019, Samantha James of Carwow published a very interesting article titled "Best-looking cars of the last decade." What made it more interesting yet is that their review applied golden ratio analysis techniques used for human faces to the front end view of automobiles. Headlights became eyes. Emblems became noses. Grills became mouths. Makes good sense, right? I've … [Read more...]
Golden Ratio, Phi and Fibonacci Commemorative Postage Stamps
Governments around the world commemorate the Golden Ratio, Phi and Fibonacci sequence. Stamp collecting is one of the world's most popular educational hobbies, and is enjoyed by people of all ages and nationalities. The most popular stamp ever is US 1993 Elvis stamp, with over 124 million collected. So, the Golden Ratio and Fibonacci sequence may not compete with Elvis in … [Read more...]
The Golden Ratio in Character Design, Cartoons and Caricatures
The golden ratio is Stephen Silver's secret weapon of character design. Stephen Silver is a character designer and art teacher who has designed characters for Disney Television Animation, Sony Feature Animation and Nickelodeon Animation. In this role he has designed the style of the shows such as "Kim Possible", Kevin Smith's "Clerks" the animated series, "Danny Phantom" … [Read more...]
Golden ratios in Great Pyramid of Giza site topography
Overview: Analysis of the site of the Great Pyramid of Giza reveals that the positions and relative sizes of the pyramids may be based on the golden ratio. Evidence of the Golden Ratio in the Great Pyramid complex. There are many pyramid theories and questions as to who built the pyramids in ancient Egypt. It's commonly known though in Egyptology that the proportions of the … [Read more...]
Michelangelo and the Art of the Golden Ratio in Design and Composition
New study unveils Michelangelo's extensive use of the golden ratio in the Sistine Chapel. In 2013, I reported that Michelangelo used the golden ratio in his painting "The Creation of Adam" in the Sistine Chapel. This Divine Proportion appears at the point at which Adam's finger is touched by the finger of God, as God breathes life into Adam. In July 2015, Clinical Anatomy … [Read more...]
Google Logo and the Golden Ratio in Design
New Google logo design finds visual harmony using the Golden Ratio. Google's design follows in the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci and other masters When Luca Pacioli published "The Divine Proportion" in 1509 (with illustrations by Leonardo da Vinci), he described his work on this "golden ratio" of 1.618 as a "very delicate, subtle and admirable teaching" that would … [Read more...]
Raphael and the Golden Ratio in Renaissance Art
Raphael was one of three Master artists of the Renaissance Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, known as Raphael, was an Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance and lived from 1483 to 1520. He is recognized as one of the three great masters of that period, accompanied by Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. His work is admired for its form, composition, and visual … [Read more...]
Leonardo Da Vinci, Salvator Mundi and the Divine Proportion
See the YouTube video "Leonardo da Vinci's "Salvator Mundi" and the Divine Proportion." 2017 Update - Salvator Mundi, "the last Leonardo" sells for a record-breaking $450,312,500, decimating the prior world record for the most expensive work of art sold at auction. See Christie's article and learn below some of what makes this piece so incredible and valuable. In 2011, … [Read more...]
Da Vinci and the Divine Proportion in Art Composition
Leonardo Da Vinci has long been associated with the golden ratio. This association was reinforced in popular culture in 2003 by Dan Brown's best selling book "The Da Vinci Code." The plot has pivotal clues involving the golden ratio and Fibonacci series. In 2006, the public awareness of the association grew when the book was turned into a movie starring veteran actor Tom … [Read more...]
