In art, mathematics is not always easily seen. You must look for it when admiring a piece of art work. Look for symmetry, geometry, and measurements involved in art. The Mona Lisa painted by Leonardo Da Vinci is said to be drawn based on the golden ratio. Like Da Vinci, you can also produce a striking work of art using mathematics. The use of the golden ratio in art is pleasing to the eye.
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The golden ratio is defined as the ratio of 1:1618. A rectangle whose sides are 1 to 1.618 is called the golden rectangle. It is said that this ratio (proportion) is the most appealing visually. Not only can the golden ratio be seen in art but also in architectural (e.g. Parthenon and the Great Pyramids):
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The golden ration can also be seen in the following: flower petals, seed heads, pine cones, tree branches, shells, spiral galaxies, hurricanes, fingers, the human body, and DNA molecules. So, as you can see, like nature, many artists who want to create certain linear perspective use the golden ratio. Some artists would pick a point and have all lines in the piece come together at a single point. Many artists use math without even realizing it.
The Golden Ratio from an Artist Point of View
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