2. WHAT IS GOLDEN
RATIO
The golden
ratio (symbol is the
Greek letter "phi"
shown at left)
is a special number
approximately equal to
1.618
It appears many times
in geometry, art,
architecture and other
areas.
3. WHO DISCOVERED GOLDEN RATIO
◦This was first described by the Greek
mathematician Euclid, though he called it "the
division in extreme and mean ratio," according
to mathematician George Markowsky of the
University of Maine.
5. WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF GOLDEN RATIO
◦The Golden Ratio is a mathematical ratio. It is
commonly found in nature, and when used in a
design, it fosters organic and natural-looking
compositions that are aesthetically pleasing to
the eye.