Arts & Culture
The Significance of the Golden Ratio in Architecture
Quick fact
The term 'golden ratio' was only coined in 1835, centuries after the buildings that supposedly used it were constructed – many ancient architects may not have known about it at all.
Why this is interesting
You've probably heard that the Parthenon in Athens is a perfect example of the golden ratio – but is that actually true, and if so, what makes this number so special to architects?