The Golden Ratio

The Golden Ratio is an infamous mathematical irrational constant. Also known as the Golden Section, the Divine Proportion, or 'phi' for Phidias (the Greek sculptor), the Golden Ratio has been known for its aesthetic qualities since the time of the ancient Greeks. This number appears in the arts, architecture, music, literature, math, religion, the human body, animals, plants, space, and the entire universe in general.

This simple, small ratio is 1:1.618, however, it continues into a multitude of decimal places. Nevertheless, it was first discovered by the ancient Greeks in their study of geometry and was soon used for its beauty and balance in art and architecture. Phidias the Greek sculptor implemented the Golden Ratio into his design of the Parthenon in the 5th century BCE. The facade of the Parthenon as well as the inner temple are all made up of the Golden Ratio in the form of Golden Rectangles. In addition, the Golden Ratio is found in the structure of the Great Pyramids at Giza, the Notre Dame in Paris, the Taj Mahal, the CN Tower in Toronto, the UN Building in NY, and other uncountable marvels in the ancient and modern world. Furthermore, the Golden Ratio is prominent for it's aesthetic qualities in all artistic mediums in movements such as the Rennaissance.

As you can see, this universal Golden Ratio is found all over the place. Its even found in the human body- from the size of our arms and hands to the bones in our body. However, it doesn't just apply to people, but to everything- plants, insects, the ocean, animals, everything! It seems as if this insignificant proportion is a universal law behind the mystery of many things. But what I've shown you is only a look into the mystery that is the Golden Ratio, the "Divine Proportion." Look into it for yourself to see how truly vast this tiny little number is.