The Divine Proportion

Reading The Divine Proportion feels like watching the 'Golden Spiral' sequence from Darren Aronofsky’s Pi through the awe-inspiring lens of BBC’s Planet Earth. It shares the meticulous geometric obsession of Robert Lawlor’s Sacred Geometry: Philosophy & Practice, but delivers its revelations with the accessible, wonder-filled storytelling of The Ascent of Man. It is a literary journey that invites the reader to step into a real-life Matrix, where the code isn't green falling text, but the elegant, shimmering geometry of the Golden Ratio.

Unlock the Secret Code of the Universe: A Visual Journey into the Divine Proportion

Have you ever wondered why a sunflower’s seeds spiral in such a perfect pattern, or why the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Mona Lisa share a mysterious, haunting beauty? The answer lies in a single, elegant number: The Divine Proportion.

In this stunningly illustrated guide, filmmaker and author Scott Onstott (Secrets in Plain Sight) takes you on an epic journey of rediscovery. Originally known as the "extreme and mean ratio," the Divine Proportion (Φ) is far more than a mathematical curiosity—it is the geometric bridge between the microcosm and the macrocosm, the physical and the spiritual.

Through 33 breathtaking illustrations and deep-dive endnotes, you will explore:

The Geometry of Life: See how the Divine Proportion is masterfully encoded in the double helix of your DNA and the proportions of the human body.
Masterpieces Revealed: Discover the hidden grids used by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo to anchor their works in universal harmony.
Ancient & Modern Wonders: Uncover the mathematical links between the Great Pyramid, the UN Secretariat Building, and even the CN Tower.
The Cosmic Scale: Learn how Φ governs the structure of spiral galaxies, the orbits of planets, and the very dimensions of the Earth and Moon.
The "Ph-eye" of God: Explore the profound connection between sacred geometry and the evolution of human consciousness.

Written in an accessible, "common tongue" and filled with "signposts" to help you remember what you already know, The Divine Proportion is more than a book—it is a privileged viewpoint into the magical, ordered universe we inhabit.

Step into the heart of the universe. Discover the pattern that connects all things.

"Awe inspiring, thought provoking and beautifully illustrated book that identifies patterns based on the divine proportion in Art, Architecture, the Cosmos and more. There is a detailed explanation of the golden ratio (or divine proportion) with instructions how to derive it geometrically at the beginning of the book, but thereafter the images do the talking.

Rather than forcing a message the author invites the reader to reflect on the images and patterns themselves before reading the factual explanations. Plenty of original ideas are contained within this well researched book, and the Author seems to be a talented mathematician as well as a bit of a trailblazer in the field.

Whilst the maths behind the analysis can be reasonably complex you do not need to understand how to derive the calculations to enjoy this book. An open mind is all that is required to marvel at the patterns based on the golden ratio that are ubiquitous in our experience, from the DNA inside every cell to the structure of galaxies.

If you are interested in the golden ratio then this book, with a unique and easy to read style, would make both an excellent first purchase on the topic, or a valuable addition to a collection."

—Fraystein

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