The Golden Ratio in Art, Architecture, and Nature The Golden Ratio in Art, Architecture, and Nature The Golden Ratio , also known as the divine proportion, has fascinated artists, architects, and mathematicians for centuries. This special number, approximately equal to 1.618 , appears in many forms in art, architecture, and nature. Let's explore how it shapes our world. What is the Golden Ratio? The Golden Ratio is derived from the Fibonacci sequence, where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones. If you divide a number in the sequence by its previous number, the result converges to 1.618 as the numbers grow larger. "Mathematics is the language of the universe, and the Golden Ratio is its poetry." Golden Ratio in Art Many artists have used the Golden Ratio to create aesthetically pleasing compositions. Some notable examples include: Leonardo da Vinci's "Vitruvian Man,...