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Divine Proportion: Phi In Art, Nature, and Science
The number Phi, simply defined, is one plus the square root of five, all divided by two. But its myriad occurrences in art, nature, and science have been a source of speculation and wonder for thousands of years. Divine Proportion draws upon both religion and science to tell the story of Phi and to explore its manifestations in such diverse places as the structure of the inner ear, the spiral of a hurricane, the majesty of the Parthenon, and the elusive perfection of the Mona Lisa. A universal key to harmony, regeneration, and balance, Phi is at the heart of a tantalizing story begun on clay tablets in ancient Babylon, and which will continue to be written for centuries to come.
Customer Reviews:
A good basic book
By Fair reviewer - June 9, 2006This book gives a good introduction to the concept of the Divine Proportion. The last reviewer seems irritated because this was not the advanced book he expected, but that doesn't diminish the quality of the book.
This book is perfect for those who are curious about the Divine Proportion and how it has been used through the ages. The design and illustrations are delightful.
Nice design, no depth
By K. Gray "you know, that guy" - February 6, 2006Anyone who has taken a few serious art, architecture, or mathematics classes has at least heard about this magical number, the divine proportion, which has existed as theory in various forms for centuries. I had purchased this book in hopes of learning more about how artists and mathematicians had used this number over time, and especially how it relates to aesthetics in fine art and in nature. I was decidedly underwhelmed.
While the book is nicely designed and the pages are pretty, there is very little depth in the actual text. Most of the images are there to simply fill space; they are not used in any way to illustrate the point the author is supposedly trying to make. Most of the text of the book is actually spent in providing brief, Cliff Notes-like biographies of the people who used the divine proportion. The author spends very little time explaining the actual use of the number, which just makes her argument seem weak and the book seem like a farce. While I am... read more
Divine Proportion: Phi, Art, Nature, Science
By Dr. Greg - April 15, 2009I always return to this book for inspiration. It is written in a clear, concise, yet creative way, with plenty of illustrations to enhance understanding. It will amaze you how often Phi appears in art, architecture, and other adventures of mankind. If you are an artist at heart, like me, this book won't frighten you away even when it dips into the more scientific aspects of Phi. Like the five universal symbols, Phi reminds us of our mortality and universal creativity.
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