Priya Hemenway Bücher

The Divine Proportion reveals simple patterns found in nature, art, and architecture, evident in everything from fruit seed arrangements and bee family trees to the pyramids of Egypt and Renaissance paintings. Represented by the Greek symbol Φ, this unique ratio, approximately 1.6180339, transcends mere numbers, embodying an aesthetic guide for 2500 years. Its origins trace back to ancient Babylon, intertwining with the history of mathematics and evolving into the fractals of the digital age. As we explore its manifestations, we discover the Golden Rectangle in the Parthenon, Golden Spirals in the human ear, and the Fibonacci numbers in flowers and DNA. The Divine Proportion exemplifies natural balance and beauty, serving as a reminder of the harmonious relationship between parts and the whole. Known by various names—Golden Mean, Sacred Cut, and Phi—it has earned its designation as "divine" through its enduring significance across cultures and centuries. This book delves into the Divine Proportion, a secret code that governs the realms of art, nature, and science, highlighting its profound impact on our understanding of beauty and order in the universe.

Dieses Buch präsentiert die faszinierenden Geschichten der Hindu-Götter, von Brahma bis Durga, und vermittelt wichtige Lehren. Jede Gottheit wird durch ein eindrucksvolles indisches Miniaturbild dargestellt, das den Geist des Hindu-Pantheons anschaulich feiert.

In this beautifully illustrated book you will discover the insights of Eastern wisdom that inspire countless seekers to look within. You will meet the masters and mystics of Sufism, Tao, and Zen whose aim has always been to enlighten the heart, and you will delight in the rich art their truths inspire.The tales and teachings are based on the experiences of men and women who have journeyed within. The truths that they tell are eternal and peace they inspire belongs to us all Sufis speak to inspire from the heart, Tao preaches a practical wisdom based on the laws of nature, and Zen points to the immediacy of the present moment.The Little Book of Eastern Wisdom is a gift of discovery. Its delightful wisdom leads to inner peace and existential joy.

The Divine Proportion reveals simple patterns found in nature and art, from fruit seed arrangements and bee family trees to Egyptian pyramids and Gothic cathedrals. Represented by the Greek symbol and defined by the ratio (1 + √5) / 2, approximately 1.6180339, this unique ratio transcends mere numbers, embodying an aesthetic guide for 2500 years. Its history traces back to ancient Babylon, intertwining with the evolution of mathematics up to today's digital fractals. As we explore its manifestations, we discover the Golden Rectangle in the Parthenon, Golden Spirals in the human ear, and Fibonacci numbers in flowers and DNA. The Divine Proportion embodies natural balance and beauty, reminding us of the harmonious relationship between parts and the whole. Known by various names such as Golden Mean and Sacred Cut, this "secret code" governs art, nature, and science, earning its designation as "divine" through centuries of reverence.

Zlatý řez, známý také jako božský poměr neboli ?, lze pozorovat mimo jiné ve vzorech semen rostlin i v pyramidách, v gotických katedrálách a v lidském těle. To je jen několik jevů z nekonečné řady. Tato fascinující kniha představuje mnohostranné formy zlatého řezu v přírodě, umění, architektuře, hudbě a vědě, ale také obdoby, jako jsou zlaté spirály v lidském vnitřním uchu. S více než 300 ilustracemi zkoumá zajímavou otázku zákonů vesmíru a skrytý "boží plán", který je v něm odhalen.