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Comparing A Piece Of Renaissance Art: The Mona Lisa By Leonardo Da Vinci

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For my mathematical exploration I will be comparing a piece of Renaissance art with a modern logo and showing the mathematical principles each artist utilized to create a harmonious and balanced composition. This exploration entails a discussion of geometric forms, the Fibonacci Spiral, and the Golden Ratio. Probably the most famous piece of artwork from the Renaissance, The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci is considered by many artists and mathematicians to not only be an amazing piece, but also an amazing use of mathematics. For reference, a picture of the Mona Lisa is to the right. In composition, Leonardo helped to create balance by placing the portrait within a central triangle. This triangle can be apparent when looking at the subject,

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