Doing a little experiment here as some extra primary research for a project.
Look carefully at all of the rectangles and tell me which ONE is either your favourite, or draws your eye the most.
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr64/j_morgan1989/Jacksrectangles-1.jpg)
Cheers, Tox.
I can't explain it, but 5 apears to me the most, maybe because its the shape of my monitor, and lots of verydemotivational posters have that proportion too (yes i'm an cheezburger addict).
(i'm not joking)
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7 mate for me
5 catches my eye
5 here.
6 for me here
3 ...I think
Well is that because you can't decide between that and another or you just aren't a fan of boxes?
7 mate for me
Quote from: T-Bag;3188696 for me here
:withstupid:
6 for me.
number 4
5 is sexy
I'll take the square rectangle please Bob.
2 (sorry)
6 here
I'm voting for number one. I don't want it to feel left out.
Besides, you asked us to choose one.
Quote from: Lameduck;318915I'm voting for number one. I don't want it to feel left out.
Besides, you asked us to choose one.
You're with me then!
6 does it for me
Quote from: Lameduck;318915I'm voting for number one. I don't want it to feel left out.
Besides, you asked us to choose one.
Being pedantic, there isn't a number ONE, only 1.
8 for me too
Quote from: suicidal_monkey;3188743 ...I think
3 ...I think as well
6 for me, just because it is more of your typical rectangle shape and also standard size, although I don't have any "favorite" triangles.
7 please :)
4 4 4 4
He's already asked me:flirty:
FYI 5 FTW!
Cheers guys!
The theory behind this is that people should be attracted to the rectangle containing the golden ratio (1:1.618), the golden ratio is meant to be found everywhere in nature and is supposed to be subconsciously more attractive to humans that other ratios and so people use it in art, design and architecture.
The rectangle you were supposed to be attracted to was 6, and 1 was 2nd closest. The results were quite interesting, the majority of people did actually choose number 6. (some of it is complete bull though)
Interesting.
Sounds awfully similar to the fibonacci sequence/spiral.
Wow that's a blast from the past. I seem to remember studying that for my Degree and how Classical Architecture followed aspects of that rule.... like the Parthenon for instance.... innit.
If you just want the pictures and not the words, and something a little shorter than the above, here's one of my favourite videos for showing people why maths is 'beautiful':
....and the BBC's version as part of the BBC4 'Night of Numbers':
Quote from: Toxteth;319082Cheers guys!
The theory behind this is that people should be attracted to the rectangle containing the golden ratio (1:1.618), the golden ratio is meant to be found everywhere in nature and is supposed to be subconsciously more attractive to humans that other ratios and so people use it in art, design and architecture.
The rectangle you were supposed to be attracted to was 6, and 1 was 2nd closest. The results were quite interesting, the majority of people did actually choose number 6. (some of it is complete bull though)
Thats what I said :narnar:
So what do I win? :norty:
Quote from: Snokio;319146Thats what I said :narnar:
So what do I win? :norty:
Free trip to Timboektoe!!
Quote from: Gorion;319101Interesting.
Sounds awfully similar to the fibonacci sequence/spiral.
It's all part of the same theory :)