Golden Spiral

The Golden Spiral is a logarithmic spiral whose growth factor is φ, the “Golden Ratio”. This means a golden spiral gets wider by a factor of φ for every quarter turn it makes.

The Golden Ratio is a mathematical ratio that is commonly found in nature. Two quantities  are in the golden ratio if their ratio is the same as the ratio of their sum to the larger of the two quantities. The value of the golden ratio is 1.618… and is represented by the Greek letter φ (phi).

“Phi, the Golden Ratio, can be found throughout life and the universe. The appearance of phi creates a sense of balance, harmony and beauty in the design we find in nature. Mankind has both applied this same proportion, both consciously and unconsciously, to achieve balance, harmony and beauty in art, architecture, design and composition.”.^[1]

Golden Spiral as shown on Twitter’s layout.

 

Another way the Golden Spiral is depicted through Twitter’s layout.

Illustration of Twitter’s logo coinciding with the Golden Ratio.

 

In this exercise we were asked to make three separate compositions focused around the golden ratio: one using primary colors (red, yellow, blue), another using secondary colors (purple, orange, green), and a third using complementary colors.

Golden Spiral using Primary Colors

To The Wonder directed by Terrence Malick, 2012.

Golden Spiral using Secondary Colors

 

Golden Spiral using Complementary Colors (orange and blue)

 

References:

1: Meisner, G. (n.d.). The Golden Number: Art and Design. Retrieved March 13, 2017, from https://www.goldennumber.net/category/design/