[TheForge] Golden mean

Wed Sep 25 11:58:01 2002

Golden mean is a mathematical constant.  It is somewhat arbitrary, =
though the mathematical definition is in fact rigorous and given by:

	(1+Sqrt(5))/2

This works out to approximately 1.618.

This value is used in the construction of geometric objects, most =
commonly rectangles, to define the ratio of the width to the height.  =
This ration is considered by some "authorities" to be the most =
aesthetically pleasing proportion.  To give a simple example, a =
rectangle that is of golden proportions with a height of 1 unit would =
have a width of 1.618 units.  It is as simple as that.

As for being universally the most aesthetically pleasing, that assertion =
is a bit overstated.  As with anything else in this life, the assertion =
is predicated upon context.  In some circumstances I am sure the =
assertion is true, and in others it is not, beauty being in the eye of =
the beholder.

There are several constructs that derive out of the golden mean.  A =
search of the web will reveal several hundred sites.

Cheers.

	-Andy

-----Original Message-----
From: John Chobrda [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 7:29 AM
To: The forge
Subject: [TheForge] Golden mean

Can any one give me, or point me in the right direction where I can get
a simple explaination of the golden mean, and how to draw it.

Thanks in advance
John C.

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