The golden ratio

Phi, or 1.618, is known as the golden ratio, and can be found throughout artistic composition and nature. It can be represented in the formula (a+b)/a = a/b = phi.This formula applies to the golden…

Illustration showing succession of golden rectangles that are used to construct the golden spiral. Two quantities are considered to be in the golden ratio if (a+ b)/a = a/b which is represented by the Greek letter phi. Each rectangle shown is subdivided into smaller golden rectangles. The golden spiral is a special type of logarithmic spiral. Each part is similar to smaller and larger parts.

Discover how the golden ratio shapes nature through simple definitions and fascinating examples, from flora and fauna to human bodies.

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Want to be on the same level as the architects who built the Parthenon and the Great Pyramid of Giza? They have one concept in common: the golden ratio.

Blackwing Vol. 55 celebrates the Golden Ratio, a mathematical value that appears all throughout the natural world. When applied to the arts, it becomes a tool for creating balanced, organic works. In our latest blog post, we explore the history of the Golden Ratio, its application to art, and how to spot it in some of the world's most famous artworks.

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The Golden Ratio, a mathematical ratio found in nature, art, and architecture, has been captivating the human imagination for centuries.

Who among us has never heard of the golden ratio? We speak of a mathematical constant, the number 1.618, producedContinue reading