The Divine Proportion - Couverture souple

Onstott, Scott

 
9781516964390: The Divine Proportion
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 151696439X ISBN 13 : 9781516964390
Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

Unlock the Secret Code of the Universe: A Visual Journey into the Divine Proportion

Have you ever wondered why a sunflower’s seeds spiral in such a perfect pattern, or why the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Mona Lisa share a mysterious, haunting beauty? The answer lies in a single, elegant number: The Divine Proportion.

In this stunningly illustrated guide, filmmaker and author Scott Onstott (Secrets in Plain Sight) takes you on an epic journey of rediscovery. Originally known as the "extreme and mean ratio," the Divine Proportion (Φ) is far more than a mathematical curiosity—it is the geometric bridge between the microcosm and the macrocosm, the physical and the spiritual.

Through 33 breathtaking illustrations and deep-dive endnotes, you will explore:

  • The Geometry of Life: See how the Divine Proportion is masterfully encoded in the double helix of your DNA and the proportions of the human body.
  • Masterpieces Revealed: Discover the hidden grids used by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo to anchor their works in universal harmony.
  • Ancient & Modern Wonders: Uncover the mathematical links between the Great Pyramid, the UN Secretariat Building, and even the CN Tower.
  • The Cosmic Scale: Learn how Φ governs the structure of spiral galaxies, the orbits of planets, and the very dimensions of the Earth and Moon.
  • The "Ph-eye" of God: Explore the profound connection between sacred geometry and the evolution of human consciousness.

Written in an accessible, "common tongue" and filled with "signposts" to help you remember what you already know, The Divine Proportion is more than a book—it is a privileged viewpoint into the magical, ordered universe we inhabit.

Step into the heart of the universe. Discover the pattern that connects all things.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

An astonishing full-color view of the proportion that simultaneously patterns structures as small as DNA and as large as galaxies. This collection of illustrations will take you on an epic journey exploring the golden ratio in mathematics, geometry, music, philosophy, psychology, art, archaeology, architecture, geography, molecular biology, plant morphology, human physiology, physics and astronomy. This book has the potential to change the way you view yourself and the world.

Biographie de l'auteur

Scott Onstott is a writer, trainer, filmmaker and artist. He has a degree in Architecture from the University of California at Berkeley and has written a dozen technical books on architectural visualization software. He is the creator of the Secrets in Plain Sight video series and is author of Quantification and Taking Measure: Explorations in Number, Architecture and Consciousness.

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Éditeur
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Date d'édition
2015
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
151696439X
ISBN 13 
9781516964390
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
54
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