The History of the Golden Ratio

The video explores the golden ratio, a mathematical concept with a ratio of approximately 1 to 1.618. It discusses its discovery and significance in ancient Egyptian and Greek architecture, such as the Great Pyramid and the Parthenon. The golden ratio was later named by Euclid and revered by Renaissance artists like Leonardo da Vinci, who called it the divine proportion. Its influence extends to music, with composers like Debussy incorporating it into their works. The golden ratio continues to impact modern art and architecture, highlighting its enduring appeal and aesthetic significance.

What is the approximate value of the golden ratio?

• 1 to 2

• 1 to 1.618

• 1 to 1.5

• 1 to 1.7

Which ancient civilization is known to have used the golden ratio in their architecture?

• Chinese

• Mayans

• Romans

• Egyptians

Who was the Greek mathematician that identified and named the golden ratio?

• Pythagoras

• Archimedes

• Euclid

• Socrates

During which period did artists refer to the golden ratio as the 'divine proportion'?

• Baroque

• Modern

• Renaissance

• Medieval

Which composer's symphonies are suggested to contain allusions to the golden ratio?

• Bach

• Debussy

• Mozart

• Beethoven