Test yourself - which of these rectangles is most pleasing? Did you choose the one with proportions nearest to the golden ratio? This article debunks the "fact" that the golden ratio is the most pleasing proportion. A company is using the golden ratio in its campaign to sell blue jeans - whatever next! (The relevant rectangle is second right, bottom row.)
30 June 2007
Golden ratio
Test yourself - which of these rectangles is most pleasing? Did you choose the one with proportions nearest to the golden ratio? This article debunks the "fact" that the golden ratio is the most pleasing proportion. A company is using the golden ratio in its campaign to sell blue jeans - whatever next! (The relevant rectangle is second right, bottom row.)
I made a quilt using the golden ratio proportions to see if it was more appealing than its sister quilt which was not that ratio - no difference in responses.
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed catching up with your blog post Margaret. I love all your photos and sketches, you are so inspiring.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite (ie most harmonious) is the middle row far right. Hmm interesting. I've always just accepted what I was told about the golden rule - getting exactly the right measurements obviously isn't too critical.
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