Chapter 6: Proportion and Scale

Chapter 6: Proportion and Scale

Golden Section:

Golden section is a mathematical ratio between two sections, and it can be used in a picture, a space, architecture, or any design. It creates harmony and balance visually.

The ratio: a/b  = b/ (a+b)=0.618. The Eiffel Tower below, it shows the Golden section in white lines.

   

The Orders:

The classical orders are also relate to ratio, and its based on the Greeks and Romans of classical antiquity. There are five different of styles, Tuscan, Doric, Lonic, Corinthian, and Composite. They are various in size, dimension and design.

The image shows how the Tuscan is being used in interior.

Renaissance Theories:

The architects of the Renaissance think their design need to follow the Greek musical system, 1, 2, 3, 4… and they believed it’s the key to the harmony in the universe.The decoration on the wall in the picture is an example of ratio of 1:2.

The Modular:

Architect Le Corbusier developed the modular with his proportioning system. He looked into the measuring tools of Greeks, Egyptians and the proportions of the human body. The three measurements are 113, 183 and 226 centimeters.

The “Ken”:

It is a traditional Japanese measurement base on the floor mats. The mat is in an absolute size and in the proportion of 1:2. It can be arranged in numerous ways. The ceiling height is relate to the number of mats as well: ceiling height= number of mats x 0.3.

Anthropomorphic:

It is a measurement refers to human body. The size and proportions of human are the main idea, and it usually applies to the surroundings with in a space, such as furniture. The furniture in the picture is designed based on the proportions of a human body.

Scale:

Scale is the size of something compares its normal size or other items in the environment. The human head sculpture painting is huge compare to the other furnishing with in the room, but it adds a touch of modern style.