For instance, π (pi) = 3.14159… is pretty close to the relatively small ratio 22/7 = 3.14285. But the Golden Ratio (which is usually given the Greek symbol φ, phi) isn’t very close to any ...

Today the Golden Ratio is promoted in art, architecture, photography and plastic surgery for its supposed visual beauty. Marquardt’s mask Among those promoting the Golden Ratio as a beauty ideal is ...