2. An In-Depth Definition
The golden ratio is approximately 1.6180339887
A Golden Rectangle is one in which the ratio of the
longer side to the shorter is the golden ratio. Many
graphic designers would choose to use this
because it is found in nature and would make
images more realistic, and also would use it
because this proportion is known to be aesthetically
pleasing.
Mathematicians have studied the golden ratio
because of its unique and interesting properties.