The Golden Ratio: Is it Nature’s Favorite Pattern? Find Out!
Have you ever heard of the golden ratio? It’s an irrational number known as phi, and it got its name from being aesthetically pleasing to the eye. You see, this mathematical ratio can be found in nature, art, architecture, and the human body.
In geometry, the golden ratio is used to create a golden spiral, a pattern naturally occurring in sunflower seed heads, seashells, leaves, and even pinecones. The ratio can even be found in famous artwork like the Mona Lisa and architecture like the Great Pyramid of Giza. We’re not 100% sure the use was intentional, but it is pretty nice to look at.
Today, your favorite artists and brands often use the golden ratio. Like us in this K12 Teaching Moment! Just check out that spiral. How does the golden ratio inspire you? Let us know in the comments.
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