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According to Stephen Skinner, the study of sacred geometry has its roots in the study of nature, and the mathematical principles at work therein. [5] Many forms observed in nature can be related to geometry; for example, the chambered nautilus grows at a constant rate and so its shell forms a logarithmic spiral to accommodate that growth without changing shape.
The Hidden Geometry of Flowers: Living Rhythms Form and Number, Floris Books, 2011; The Golden Meaning: An Introduction, London: Kairos Publications, 2014; The Knap of Howar and The Origins of Geometry, A collaboration between Nicholas Cope (www.ncope.co.uk) and Keith Critchlow, London: Kairos Publications, 2016
The name "Flower of Life" is given to the overlapping circles pattern in New Age publications. Of special interest is the hexafoil or six-petal rosette derived from the "seven overlapping circles" pattern, also known as " Sun of the Alps " from its frequent use in alpine folk art in the 17th and 18th century.
Articles relating to sacred geometry, which ascribes symbolic and sacred meanings to certain geometric shapes and certain geometric proportions. Pages in category "Sacred geometry" The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total.
In plants, the shapes, colours, and patterns of insect-pollinated flowers like the lily have evolved to attract insects such as bees. Radial patterns of colours and stripes, some visible only in ultraviolet light serve as nectar guides that can be seen at a distance.
The name hexafoil is sometimes also used to refer to a different geometric design that is used as a traditional element of Gothic architecture, [21] created by overlapping six circular arcs to form a flower-like image. [22] [23] The hexafoil design is modeled after the six petal lily, for its symbolism of purity and relation to the Trinity. [24]
In woodwork, especially in the Safavid period, it could be applied either as lattice frames, left plain or inset with panels such as of coloured glass; or as mosaic panels used to decorate walls and ceilings, whether sacred or secular. In architecture, girih forms decorative interlaced strapwork surfaces from the 15th century to the 20th century.
The tree of life is represented in several examples of sacred geometry and is central in particular to the Kabbalah, where it is represented as a diagram of ten nodes called sefirot (singular sefirah), or the ten emanations or attributes of God. It portrays how God, the Creator, demonstrates his creative energy throughout the universe, via ...