Golden ratio painting

Fibonacci introduced the world to a special sequence of numbers, which we now call the Fibonacci numbers. These numbers are use in Math, Science, and ART!!

Blackwing Vol. 55 celebrates the Golden Ratio, a mathematical value that appears all throughout the natural world. When applied to the arts, it becomes a tool for creating balanced, organic works. In our latest blog post, we explore the history of the Golden Ratio, its application to art, and how to spot it in some of the world's most famous artworks.

Designers everywhere should know about the Golden Ratio. It is a mathematical ratio that creates aesthetically pleasing designs. Since the Golden Ratio exists so frequently in nature, it’s not a surprise that its results are natural-looking. The Golden Ratio goes by several other names, too: Divine Proportion Golden Mean Golden Section Phi (Greek letter) Table […]

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Who among us has never heard of the golden ratio? We speak of a mathematical constant, the number 1.618, producedContinue reading

For artistically-minded people, the golden ratio—or better yet, the divine proportion—might be easier to understand visually. Here are several examples of how the golden ratio can be applied to works from art history.

Photographers are naturally visual people. We are drawn to certain images and patterns but often don’t know why. When we become aware of the “why” and use it intentionally when shooting, we create …

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A golden rectangle is one where the length and the width are in the golden ratio or phi, approximately 1:1.62. It is thought to be a more aesthetically pleasing or ideal rectangle. It occurs in nature in the form of leaf and seed patterns, sea shells, storm systems and galaxies. It even occurs in DNA. The ancient Greeks knew of the rectangle. It was used extensively in the design of the Parthenon in Athens. At least since the Renaissance many artists and architects have proportioned their…