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Golden Ratio Analysis

Golden Ratio Analysis is a method for evaluating compositional balance based on the golden ratio (phi, approximately 1.618), a mathematical proportion found throughout nature and classical art. This analysis assesses whether design elements adhere to golden ratio proportions, which some claim enhance aesthetic appeal and visual harmony.

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Sources

  1. Livio, M. (2002). The Golden Ratio: The Story of Phi, the World's Most Astonishing Number. Broadway Books. link
  2. Markowsky, G. (1992). Misconceptions about the Golden Ratio. The College Mathematics Journal, 23(1), 2–19. DOI: 10.1080/07468342.1992.11973420
  3. Fedorov, G., Vititnev, N., & Polezhaev, A. (2014). The Myth of the Golden Ratio in Facial Attractiveness. Frontiers in Psychology, 5, 1048. DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2014.01048

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