Post on 05-Jan-2016
FASHION AND THE GOLDEN RATIOBy: Cecilia Alvidrez
What is the Golden Ratio?
Golden mean, Golden Ratio or Golden Section Ratio of large piece to small = Ratio of the
whole piece to the large piece. “phi” “Fly” 1:1.618
Golden Ratio and the Body
Body divided according the Golden Ratio. Ideal Human body : 8 heads tall from head to
waistline 3/8, the remaining 5/8. For example, If the length of the hand has the
value of 1, for instance, then forearm has the approximate value of 1.618
The Body
http://www.schooltube.com/video/d521dc161d804c9796d0/
Top of head to naval, is in
proportion from navel to feet
Math is in Fashion!
Divisions of thirds, elongate your body and provide a more pleasing appearance.
Halves tend to look blocky, boxy and unflattering