principles of graphic design: golden rectangle
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The GoldenRectangle
By Molly
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An In-Depth Definition
The golden ratio is approximately 1.6180339887 A Golden Rectangle is one in which the ratio of the
longer side to the shorter is the golden ratio. Manygraphic designers would choose to use thisbecause it is found in nature and would makeimages more realistic, and also would use itbecause this proportion is known to be aestheticallypleasing.
Mathematicians have studied the golden ratiobecause of its unique and interesting properties.
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Golden Rectangle found in thePantheon
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Leonardo Da Vinci's illustration from DeDivina Proportione applies the golden ratio
to the human face.
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