Bibliograph

The golden ratio, the divine beauty of mathematics, Gary B. Meisner ; [illustrations by Rafael Araujo]

Type

Label

The golden ratio, the divine beauty of mathematics, Gary B. Meisner ; [illustrations by Rafael Araujo]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-220) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The golden ratio

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

993640611

Responsibility statement

Gary B. Meisner ; [illustrations by Rafael Araujo]

Sub title

the divine beauty of mathematics

Summary

"From the pyramids of Giza to the proportion of the human face, the golden ratio has an infinite capacity to generate beautiful shapes with exquisite properties...author Gary Meisner examines the presence of this divine proportion in art and architecture, as well as its ubiquity among plants, animals, and even the cosmos." --provided by publisher

Target audience

adult

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