On a Better Golden Rectangle (That Is Not 61.8033…% Useless!)

Year: 2018 Authors: Douglas M. McKenna

Core claim

The √φ × 1 rectangle is a better golden rectangle because it subdivides into three similar rectangles with richer structure than the standard φ × 1 form.

Topics

golden ratio, self-similar tilings, rectangle subdivision, aesthetic geometry

Domains

geometry, tiling theory, algebraic identities, self-similarity, mathematical aesthetics, design proportions, visual patterning, humorous art-philosophy

Methods

algebraic derivation, recursive subdivision, geometric construction, comparative argument

Media

rectangles, figures, tiling diagrams

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