[Jewelry making - Article 00523] - Re: [Orchid] Proportion and Size of pendants

[John Donivan]

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    The edge was not really noticeable. I was wondering...what is the 
name
    of the study of proportion? In other words, the design of pieces with
    the proper symmetry, size, proportion....I don't know if I am 
Probably
    you mean "composition". It was the Greeks who understood the "Golden
    Rectangle", which is 3x4. That also means 6x8, 9x12, etc. They
    realized that it is the most pleasing rectangle to the eye. The front
    of the Parthenon is a golden rectangle. And then there's the circle.
    The point being that if you piece in some way has those proportions,
    even an oval shape of a 3x4 proportion, that's a start. And it's not
    necessary, just a good design base, lacking other info. The rest of
    composition, alas, is deeper than that, and one's eye and talent come
    into play. You can find many books about it, though. I'm afraid the
    book I'm thinking about is not here, so I don't have the title - It's
    "The Nature of Design", or something, and has a wealth of info on
    your very question - If I remember, I'll look it up and repost the
    title..But there are many others. 

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