GOLDEN RATIO IN EVERYDAY LIFE (2024)

The golden ratio occurs when the ratio of the sum of two quantities equals the ratio of the quantity as a whole, which is symbolized by the number 1.618 or the Greek letter “phi.” It has been used to create what are regarded as the most esthetically pleasing designs that display perfect symmetry in architecture and art, and has also been applied to measuring human beauty.

Most of you have probably heard of the golden ratio. For instance, it may be seen in "The Da Vinci Code" and numerous other articles, books, and school projects that highlight how important maths is to society. Both the Parthenon and the Pyramids are said to have been built using the golden ratio. It has also been proposed that the human body contains examples of the golden ratio, and that nature contains this divine proportion as well.

The golden ratio is also known as the Divine Ratio. The fact that the golden ratio can be found in so many living things inspired awe for this extraordinary ratio, which continues to inspire modern artists and creators. So let's take a look at some real-life examples of the golden ratio, which can be found in classic architecture, artwork, nature, and even music.

• The Golden Ratio in Architecture

·When the golden ratio is employed in architecture, the structure is referred to as sacred architectureit has been employed to construct numerous monumental buildings and structures.

• The Golden Ratio in Art

There are several master artists who utilised the golden ratio in their work. The golden rectangle and golden triangle ratios were used to create these works of art. The golden ratio-based art is more pleasing to the human eye. example of art that portray the golden ratio are·Mona Lisa and Vitruvian Man by Leonardo Di Vinci.

• The Golden Ratio in Music

Because music is made up of numerical values, using the golden ratio to produce a musical work transforms the song into a living example of maths. The golden ratio thrived in twentieth-century music, with some of the most well-known composers—Debussy, Stockhausen, Bartók, Stravinsky, Manzoni, and Ligeti—consciously choosing to use these enigmatic proportions.

• Flower Petals

In almost all flowering plants, the number of petals on the flower is a Fibonacci number. It is extremely rare for the number of petals not to be so. Examples of this phenomenon are: Corn marigold, cineraria, and daisies have 13 petals; asters and chicory have 21 petals; plantain and pyrethum flowers have 34 petals, etc. The golden ratio is seen in these flowers in terms of petal arrangement. All the petals exhibit a twisting of about 1.618034°, in order to optimize exposure to sunlight.