Porch of Maidens, Acropolis, AthensThe 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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Porch of Maidens, Acropolis, Athens
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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.