The Golden Ratio in Flag Design

A method to construct a golden rectangle. The square is outlined in red. The resulting dimensions are in the golden ratio


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The Vertuvian man by Leonardo Da Vinci

We can draw many lines of the rectangles into this figure. Then, there are three distinct sets of Golden Rectangles: Each one set for the head area, the torso, and the legs

United Nations building

Today architects are still frequently using the golden s ection in their work. In the United Nations building, the ratio of width of the building compared with the height of every ten floors is golden.

Egyptian Pyramids

The ancient Egyptians were the first to use mathematics in art. It seems almost certain that they ascribed magical properties to the golden section and golden ratio.

A visa card is the Golden Ratio maybe this is why we all want one or two? Appealing to the eye ?