The Golden Ratio

Mar 11, 2020 | Hinsdale

We all know the Golden Rule, but the Golden Ratio might be something new to you. The Golden Ratio is define as "the divine proportion, golden mean, or golden section, is a number often encountered when taking the ratios of distances in simple geometric figures such as the pentagon, pentagram, decagon and dodecahedron) (Wolfram-MathWorld).

The Golden Ratio is most commonly used to evulate pieces of art and is represented by this measurement figure:

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Works of art that follow this principal are thought to be perfectly balanced and composed. You can solve for the Golden Ratio using this forumla:

Here are some works of art that follow the Golden Ratio:

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The Golden Ratio

The Golden Ratio is most commonly used to evulate pieces of art and is represented by this measurement figure:

Works of art that follow this principal are thought to be perfectly balanced and composed. You can solve for the Golden Ratio using this forumla:

Here are some works of art that follow the Golden Ratio:

Click here for more information and explanations!

Visit Us at Mathnasium of Hinsdale

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