| Dsc 121 | Fall 2000 | Rev 15 Sep 2000 |

6.1.2 Exercise Example


 

Golden Section derivation

Description
Exercise 6.1.2 is a technical drawing exercise.

Terms
(keywords: whirling square)

Task
Draw the Golden Rectangle from a 100mm square, and derive five intervals from the whirling square.

Considerations
What is the square progression ratio?

Notes
The whirling square derives from the Golden Rectangle major and minor diagonal intersections.
Use this figure in Exercise 6.1.4.

 


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