[NYer]

While this article is intended to stir interest in a new book, I chose to post it because of the insightful information it covers. For example, it mentions: "An image organized around geometrical principles related to the Golden Mean". If you, like me, have not heard of this connection, you may find it interesting to discover just what that means.

The famous Fibonacci sequence has captivated mathematicians, artists, designers, and scientists for centuries. Also known as the Golden Ratio, its ubiquity and astounding functionality in nature suggests its importance as a fundamental characteristic of the Universe.

The number of petals in a flower consistently follows the Fibonacci sequence. Famous examples include the lily, which has three petals, buttercups, which have five (pictured at left), the chicory's 21, the daisy's 34, and so on. Phi appears in petals on account of the ideal packing arrangement as selected by Darwinian processes; each petal is placed at 0.618034 per turn (out of a 360° circle) allowing for the best possible exposure to sunlight and other factors.

15 Uncanny Examples of the Golden Ratio in Nature

There is an excellent video that delves into the symbols on the tilma. Introduction to Our Lady of Guadalupe: Part Three (Parts 1 & 2 available at that link).

[HerrBlucher]

Sounds like a great book, thanks for posting! I have the “handbook of guadalupe”, which is very informative, but I think I will purchase this one too. Coffee table books are great conversation starters......

[wardaddy]

Fascinating

I’ve never heard of this sequence

And I like the way it honestly describes the Aztecs

[Mrs. Don-o]

I want to remember to look at that video.