Golden Ratio |
It is a line divided into two unequal parts and the bigger part (a) divided by
the smaller part (b) is equal to the sum of (a) + (b) divided by (a), which both
equal 1.618. |
Studied by scientist |
Euclid |
represented by |
Greek letter phi, Φ |
Other Names |
golden ratio / golden mean / golden
section/ medial section / divine proportion / divine section / golden cut /
golden number |
Formula |
Golden Ratio = (a + b)/b = a / b |
Purpose |
Analyze natural objects proportions and man-made systems (financial markets) |
What face shape is the golden ratio? |
The human face is based on Phi and Golden Ratio proportions. |
Generates |
Fibonacci spiral |
Why it beautiful |
Things prepared using Golden Ratio are easily can be easily identified and
scanned by eyes. |