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Misconceptions about the Golden Ratio.
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Markowsky, George – College Mathematics Journal, 1992
Typically, the mathematical properties concerning the golden ratio are stated correctly, but much of what is presented with respect to the golden ratio in art, architecture, literature, and aesthetics is false or seriously misleading. Discussed here are some of the most commonly repeated misconceptions promulgated, particularly within mathematics…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education