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How is mathematics used in Roman Architecture?
Please I need to do a project in architecture and if anyone of you will help me, it would be a great thanks to you from my side! Please help.
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- I actually did a project on that back in 9th grade. The greeks and romans used the golden rectangle which you can google to find the exact ratio, but the concept is that you can continue to cut the rectangle down by a certain %. If you search the golden rectangle you'll come up with some cool results! Their columns are also very interesting too! The Parthenon is a very important historical building that represents all of their mathematical achievements too.
- The Golden Rectangle. (Or Golden Ratio) The ratio of the height and the width are the most pleasing sensation to the eye. Buildings like the Parthenon in Athens, Greece were built by the Romans with the Golden Ratio in its design.
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