Beyond the Golden Section – the Golden tip of the iceberg

Year: 2000 Authors: John Sharp

Core claim

Many other proportions, including √2-based and dynamic-symmetry systems, have valuable properties and wider design relevance than the Golden Section alone.

Topics

proportion systems, Golden Section, dynamic symmetry, spirals, geometric construction

Domains

Euclidean geometry, proportional ratios, logarithmic spirals, sequence-based patterns, heptagonal division, art and architecture, Roman mosaics, Tibetan mandalas

Methods

ruler-and-compass construction, geometric derivation, pattern generation, rectangular subdivision, modular reduction

Media

paper sizes, mosaics, library layouts, weaving patterns, computer-aided exploration

Source status

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