Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Jill Britton

Porch of Maidens, Acropolis, Athens

The ancient temple fits almost precisely into a golden rectangle.
Mathematicians had the contribution of the Greeks in mind when they christened the ratio "phi" in tribute to the great Phidias, who used the proportion frequently in his sculpture.

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  1. "Golden Section in Art and Architecture"

    Jill Britton

    http://britton.disted.camosun.bc.ca/goldslide/jbgoldslide.htm

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  2. Porch of Maidens, Acropolis, Athens

    Once its ruined triangular pediment is restored, ...

    the ancient temple fits almost precisely into a golden rectangle.

    Further classic subdivisions of the rectangle align perfectly with major architectural features of the structure.

    Mathematicians had the contribution of the Greeks in mind when they christened the ratio "phi" in tribute to the great Phidias, who used the proportion frequently in his sculpture.

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