The Golden Section is an Orthogon called the Auron.
The golden section can be constructed from a square with a compass and ruler:
This is the most commonly known of twelve orthogons which can be constructed using this technique. Among orthogons, the golden section is known as the auron, coming from the root “aur,” meaning gold.
Orthogons provide a system of design that for centuries has allowed artists and artisans to create consistent, harmonious themes without the need for complicated calculations or measuring devices. Examples of orthogons include:
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| Auron (Golden Section) | Diagon | Quadriagon | Hemidiagon |
| 1/2 + √5/2 =1.618 … = Phi | √2 =1.414… | 1/2 + √2/2 =1.207… | √5/2 =1.118… |
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Insights on orthogons provided by Valrie Jensen. See additional information on the application of orthogons to the principles of design at her site, Timeless by Design.
Very excited to see the progress you have made, Gary!! Just got my copy of your gorgeous book. The cover description is perfect!! So pleased to see your references to my site. Thank you for your vision and efforts to inspire and inform the world with this priceless information!
Hi Valrie. Thanks for your support, and for the work you do to share the wealth of knowledge on this topic.
Why did I only discover this now…
“…careful attention be given as the ‘ancient’ architects believed ‘nothing excels these proportions'”
Thank you