The GoldenRectangle

By Molly

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.

Golden Rectangle found in thePantheon

Leonardo Da Vinci's illustration from DeDivina Proportione applies the golden ratio

to the human face.