and the golden mean. Eastern aesthetics differ in that, as it emphasizes intuitive experience, such as "white space" in traditional Chinese painting, through emotional communication with the ...

In the quest for beauty, one of the most immutable traditions – and controversial fascinations – in Western architecture ... sized according to the golden ratio is not uncommon.

Timber-framed structures in traditional Chinese architecture are a marvel of craftsmanship ... dynasties marked the golden age of Chinese timber-framed buildings, as these techniques reached ...

The Golden Ratio, a hallmark of Swiss design and the foundation of everything from Helvetica to Le Corbusier’s meticulous architecture, may have been imported from Africa. Design remains a ...

"The woodwork collection is a carrier of traditional Chinese architecture and culture. The Fayuan Architecture Museum, where we protect, display, discuss and study traditional wooden architecture ...