| Step
1 |
Begin
with a small single square, one unit per side, near the lower right-hand
corner of the page. Continue adding larger and larger squares in a counterclockwise
direction using the following number sequence: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13... as
illustrated in the example. This number sequence is often referred to as
the "Fibonacci series." |
| Step
2 |
Draw
diagonals through every square in a counterclockwise direction. Use the
diagonals as guides and draw a smooth spiraling curve from the smallest,
one-unit square, outward through your largest square. The proportional relationship
of the squares quickly begins to approach the Golden Proportion of 1:1.618...
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If
you have a drawing compass, you can set the point at the corner of each
square, opposite the diagonal, and construct a beautiful spiraling curve
out from the smallest square. The center is known as the "eye of the spiral."
This inspiring and energetic form is common throughout nature. You can easily
find it in the plant and animal kingdoms and in cloud patterns and whirlpools
if you look. |
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