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Description Describes the relationship between quantities.

Dimension refers to measured width and height of an area.

Ratio is the proportional relationship between width and height.

Proportion applies to elements within a composition quantitatively.

(ie: proportion of light and dark), or are used to evaluate form

(ie: proportions of the human form).

Proportional grids and ratios can be used to break down and structure space.

(ie: rule of thirds, golden ratio)


The Golden Ratio


is indicated by 1:1.618 and is often called "the divine proportion."

The value 1.618 is called Phi which is equal to...


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