{"product_id":"the-golden-ratio-the-divine-beauty-of-mathematics-hardcover","title":"The Golden Ratio: The Divine Beauty of Mathematics - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGary B. Meisner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRafael Araujo\u003c\/b\u003e (Artist)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Golden Ratio \u003c\/i\u003eexamines the presence of this divine number in art and architecture throughout history, as well as its ubiquity among plants, animals, and even the cosmos. This gorgeous book--with layflat dimensions that closely approximate the golden ratio--features clear, enlightening, and entertaining commentary alongside stunning full-color illustrations by Venezuelan artist and architect Rafael Araujo.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From the pyramids of Giza, to quasicrystals, to the proportions of the human face, the golden ratio has an \u003cb\u003einfinite capacity to generate shapes with exquisite properties\u003c\/b\u003e. This book invites you to take a new look at this timeless topic, with a compilation of \u003cb\u003eresearch and information worthy of a text book\u003c\/b\u003e, accompanied by \u003cb\u003eover 200 beautiful color illustrations \u003c\/b\u003ethat transform this into the \u003cb\u003eultimate coffee table book\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Author Gary Meisner shares the results of his twenty-year investigation and collaboration with thousands of people across the globe in dozens of professions and walks of life. The evidence will close the gaps of understanding related to many claims of the golden ratio's appearances and applications, and present \u003cb\u003enew findings to take our knowledge further yet\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Whoever you are, and whatever you may know about this topic, you'll find something new, interesting, and informative in this book, and may find yourself challenged to \u003cb\u003esee, apply, and share this unique number of mathematics and science in new ways\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGary B. Meisner\u003c\/b\u003e is the creator of www.goldennumber.net, a popular website dedicated to the mathematics, prevalence, and design applications of the golden ratio. In 2004, he led the development of his PhiMatrix Golden Ratio Design and Analysis software, which is used by thousands of artists, architects, designers, and photographers in over seventy countries, as well as in cosmetic medical and stock market analysis applications. After earning accounting and MBA degrees from two top business schools, he spent most of his career in CFO\/CIO roles with operating units of five Fortune 1000 public companies. Gary is now a self-employed technology\/systems consultant conducting ongoing research and collaboration on the golden ratio, and his work has been featured in \u003ci\u003eDa Vinci The Exhibition\u003c\/i\u003e at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. Providing an online community in which new findings can be shared and discussed, he helps others to appreciate the incredible beauty and design in the world around us and to applying these same principles of design to their own creative works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRafael Araujo\u003c\/b\u003e is an architect and illustrator from Caracas, Venezuela, who has been hand drawing beautiful illustrations of nature for more than forty years. By applying the Golden Ratio in his geometric formulas, Araujo brings the natural mathematical framework of nature's beautiful designs to life. Araujo's work has been featured in publications like \u003ci\u003eWired Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, and exhibited at Stanford University and many other prestigious galleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 11.5 x 9.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 23, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64104987066717,"sku":"9781631064869","price":50.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/5558\/2813\/files\/MVFKMWk0bFBvbzFSdFZyTExHdzVCUT09.webp?v=1775494254","url":"https:\/\/novellybooks.com\/products\/the-golden-ratio-the-divine-beauty-of-mathematics-hardcover","provider":"Novelly Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}