The Golden Ratio or Divine Proportion is a relationship of dimensions that divided among themselves is the Golden Number, Phi number: 1,618. A simple example is: a line divided in two-line segments would be considered a Golden Ratio, if the result of dividing the length of the original line to the larger segment, is equal to the result of dividing the length of the longest segment to the smaller one. And the result is always Phi. Phi is an irrational number.
This relationship is also present in the well-known Fibonacci series, a sequence of numbers, where each one is obtained by adding the former two: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21. [1 ]
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The first references are found
in Classical Greek texts. Many assume that this knowledge comes from
Babylonians and Egyptians, and some from the prehistoric era. [3]
The Golden Ratio applied to a work of art, design, or architecture, creates harmony in their shapes. [2] The structures, rhythms, proportions, possess a quality of peace and perfection that generates admiration and intrigue.
This archetype of harmony has transcended the oscillations of artistic movements. Works created by its reason are characteristics of classical art movements: the sculptures of Phidias, Leonardo, Michelangelo, etc. But was also used by Le Corbusier, Seurat, Duchamp, Léger, Gris, etc..
The Golden Ratio applied to a work of art, design, or architecture, creates harmony in their shapes. [2] The structures, rhythms, proportions, possess a quality of peace and perfection that generates admiration and intrigue.
This archetype of harmony has transcended the oscillations of artistic movements. Works created by its reason are characteristics of classical art movements: the sculptures of Phidias, Leonardo, Michelangelo, etc. But was also used by Le Corbusier, Seurat, Duchamp, Léger, Gris, etc..
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www.psicogeometria.com
It seems necessary or natural to the human eye: a work often arranged
without prior structuring, happens to be in Golden Ratio.
Many of the objects that surround us have its harmony without being deliberately planned: credit cards, packs of cigarettes, mobile phones, etc. [4]
But also, the Divine Proportion, is not only a work of man, it is present in the forms of living beings: in the leaves of plants, the growth rates of the branches of the trees, the shapes of the bodies of animals, the proportions found in faces , etc.
Most authors say it is not a model, but one whose truth comes from a mystical, divine space. [5]
One wonders, how does this mathematical and geometrical expression arise? Did God whisper this formula into the ears of the great Greek mathematicians? …Or is it possible to explain how does this underlying rhythm of life originate? ...
Many of the objects that surround us have its harmony without being deliberately planned: credit cards, packs of cigarettes, mobile phones, etc. [4]
But also, the Divine Proportion, is not only a work of man, it is present in the forms of living beings: in the leaves of plants, the growth rates of the branches of the trees, the shapes of the bodies of animals, the proportions found in faces , etc.
Most authors say it is not a model, but one whose truth comes from a mystical, divine space. [5]
One wonders, how does this mathematical and geometrical expression arise? Did God whisper this formula into the ears of the great Greek mathematicians? …Or is it possible to explain how does this underlying rhythm of life originate? ...
Synopsis of Orgonomic Science
Orgonomy is a natural science based on Orgon Energy
and functions, created by Dr. Wilhelm Reich (1897-1954).
Reich was a medical doctor and began his training in
psychoanalysis as one of the Freud´s favorite disciples.
Under his indications, Reich began to investigate the biological basis of the Unconscious, a road that would lead him to the discovery of Orgon after 19 years of research (1939). In this way, the concepts of Neurosis and Psychoneurosis, were no longer a psychological problem, but rooted in the body; and Libido found its biological roots in Orgon.
These discoveries originated in the observation of patients: after having experienced satisfying sexual relationships, their Current Neurosis [6 ] temporarily lost intensity . After years of work, he came to the conclusion that both Neurosis as Psychoneurosis [7 ] originated in the accumulation of sexual energy not genitally discharged. Reich asked himself what was discharged in orgasm. Looking for this answer, the discovery of Orgon came about in 1939. [8]
Orgone energy is the primordial cosmic universal presence. It is demonstrable visually, thermally, electroscopically, and with Geiger- Muller counters. It was discovered by Reich in bions derived from sand, and later found on the ground, in the atmosphere, solar radiation and living organisms. [9]
Orgasm, from a biophysical point of view, is a function composed of higher and lower tensions, the charge and discharge within a specific regular rhythm. Reich called it the TC function. Later it was discovered that all functions of an autonomous biological apparatus respond to it: the functioning of the heart, intestines, bladder, lungs (breathing). Then he discovered that it also regulates cell division, movement of protozoa , wave translation of worms and snakes, etc. Finally he discovered that it regulated all of Nature. He called it The Formula of Life. [10]
Under his indications, Reich began to investigate the biological basis of the Unconscious, a road that would lead him to the discovery of Orgon after 19 years of research (1939). In this way, the concepts of Neurosis and Psychoneurosis, were no longer a psychological problem, but rooted in the body; and Libido found its biological roots in Orgon.
These discoveries originated in the observation of patients: after having experienced satisfying sexual relationships, their Current Neurosis [6 ] temporarily lost intensity . After years of work, he came to the conclusion that both Neurosis as Psychoneurosis [7 ] originated in the accumulation of sexual energy not genitally discharged. Reich asked himself what was discharged in orgasm. Looking for this answer, the discovery of Orgon came about in 1939. [8]
Orgone energy is the primordial cosmic universal presence. It is demonstrable visually, thermally, electroscopically, and with Geiger- Muller counters. It was discovered by Reich in bions derived from sand, and later found on the ground, in the atmosphere, solar radiation and living organisms. [9]
Orgasm, from a biophysical point of view, is a function composed of higher and lower tensions, the charge and discharge within a specific regular rhythm. Reich called it the TC function. Later it was discovered that all functions of an autonomous biological apparatus respond to it: the functioning of the heart, intestines, bladder, lungs (breathing). Then he discovered that it also regulates cell division, movement of protozoa , wave translation of worms and snakes, etc. Finally he discovered that it regulated all of Nature. He called it The Formula of Life. [10]
The Golden Mean in Orgonomy
Reich first discovered the Orgone Energy linked to mass as
bions (1936).
Bions are microscopic vesicles that
"represent the transition between living and non- living substance. In
nature they constantly be created by a process of disintegration of organic and
inorganic matter, impossible to reproduce in an experimental process.
" [11 ].
Reich began to understand the relationship between biological shapes and functions of the Orgone Energy by observing bions. The bions were obtained by a freezing process of a bionosa solution , in which part of the free orgone resulted as a membrane. [12]
These bions underwent an evolution in which they changed their shapes. Originally seen as spherical, then they progressed to ovoid forms; some of which continued to expand into a seed form. These then became protozoa.
Reich began to understand the relationship between biological shapes and functions of the Orgone Energy by observing bions. The bions were obtained by a freezing process of a bionosa solution , in which part of the free orgone resulted as a membrane. [12]
These bions underwent an evolution in which they changed their shapes. Originally seen as spherical, then they progressed to ovoid forms; some of which continued to expand into a seed form. These then became protozoa.
Images from Reich, W. (1973) “Cosmic
Superimposition”. Toronto: Ed.
Doubleday Canada Ltd.
Human embryo
Embryo lizard
Reich
noted that Orgon Energy free of mass, trapped inside the membrane,
responded to the biophysical laws of
Cosmic Orgone . One law is that the bigger field attracts the smaller
field. So
the Orgone free mass is always attracted by the ocean of Cosmic Orgone,
as it struggles to leave the confinement of the membrane to
fuse with the bigger field. This generated a longitudinal direction
stream
constantly pushing agaisnt the membrane. This
created a force that produced the transformation from spherical to
ovoid, then
to the seed; and finally to protuberances. He found that this was the
force
that produced the growth of living beings. [13]This force in its movements, within biophysical
properties, generates the forms of living beings.
Development from egg to zygote fetus of a horse
Embryo elephant
Development of a plant from its seed
Above, we stated that the membrane was frozen Orgon
energy. Reich saw
that the movement of the orgon
energy was curved, the membrane has a curved
shape; and so do the forms of
bodies and organs in Nature.
He noted that all natural forms
were easily reducible to the ovoid shape:
seeds, bulbs, sperm cells, animals embryos, all organs of the body, leaves, etc..
The force of the thrust
of Cosmic Orgone trapped
in the membrane comes from a pulsating movement. This
generates waves that
follow a spiral movement as transcribed. This
can be clearly observed in
the shells of marine snails.
After years of research, Reich could
say that "living matter and its organs, result from
the opposition between the free energy orgone orgone mass that has become
frozen membrane." [14]
the opposition between the free energy orgone orgone mass that has become
frozen membrane." [14]
In light of this
knowledge, it could be understood
that when we speak of the divine nature of the Golden Mean, it may be expressing the
biophysical laws of Cosmic
Orgone Energy. His
unique ability to provide harmony,
balance, beauty to human
sensibility comes from being an
expression of law inherent to our own origin.
An inquisitive observation may discover the immanence of Orgon in all natural forms.
An inquisitive observation may discover the immanence of Orgon in all natural forms.
"El David", Miguel Ángel
Drawings of cats, Leonardo da Vinci
The
balance, harmony and beauty that we stated would come from the primordial
movement Orgone Energy. This is the origin of the bodies of animals, and
therefore man. From this point of view, the model of Vitruvius and Le Corbusier
Modulor, would become a geometric interpretation of the actions of its
properties.
Reich said "If living matter is frozen Orgone energy, the form of movement of the orgone energy must necessarily translate itself into the form of
living matter. (.... ) If the form is the movement of energy that is frozen,
then the organ form must derive from the form of movement of cosmic energy
". [15 ]
The knowledge Dr. Wilhelm Reich developed throughout his entire life, allowed a level of reality to emerge, not yet known to the world. He himself did not understand how throughout the history of science, had not discovered this generating principle of all that surrounds us.
From the Orgonomy, it is possible to rationally understand many facts that traditional culture cannot give a rational explanation to, so it is defined as mystical or magical. Orgonomy does not exclude the space for the Inevitable and Unknown.
This small text applies the knowledge Orgonomy to art and design, as a tribute to this great scientist not yet understood by humanity.
The knowledge Dr. Wilhelm Reich developed throughout his entire life, allowed a level of reality to emerge, not yet known to the world. He himself did not understand how throughout the history of science, had not discovered this generating principle of all that surrounds us.
From the Orgonomy, it is possible to rationally understand many facts that traditional culture cannot give a rational explanation to, so it is defined as mystical or magical. Orgonomy does not exclude the space for the Inevitable and Unknown.
This small text applies the knowledge Orgonomy to art and design, as a tribute to this great scientist not yet understood by humanity.
Mónica Raiberti
[1] This explanation of the traditional concept of the golden ratio, is intended to give only a context for
the view from the Orgonomy. For more information about that, there are endless texts in the web.
[2] Pages about these topics:
[2] Pages about these topics:
http://www2.caminos.upm.es/Departamentos/matematicas/grupomaic/conferencias/11.Numero%20de%20oro.pdf
Ghyka
Matila C - Estética De Las Proporciones En La Natura Y En Las Artes Pdf: http://ebiblioteca.org/?/ver/80126
This opera is to be read: Carmen Bonell. “La Divina Proporción”. Edición: Edicions UPC
(Edicions de la Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, SL) , 1999.
[3] Carmen Bonell. “La
Divina Proporción”. Edición: Edicions UPC (Edicions de la Universitat
Politècnica de Catalunya, SL) , 1999. Pag. 26.
[4]. http://navegandoentrenumeros.blogspot.com.ar/2011/03/proporcion-aurea-en-objetos-cotidianos.html
[4]. http://navegandoentrenumeros.blogspot.com.ar/2011/03/proporcion-aurea-en-objetos-cotidianos.html
[5] Matila Ghyca.“El
número de oro. “Ritos y ritmos pitagóricos en el desarrollo de la civilización
occidental”. I. Los ritmos - II. Los ritos”. Editorial Poseidón, 1978 –
[6] Actual Neurosis: Freud distinguished Psychoneurosis of this, because
its origin is not rooted in Children conflicts, but in the present. References
consulted: Dictionary of Psychoanalysis Laplanche and Pontalis.
[7] Psychoneurosis: Abbreviation of mental disorders whose symptoms are the symbolic expression of infant conflict: transference neurosis and narcissistic neurosis. References consulted: Dictionary of Psychoanalysis Laplanche and Pontalis.
[7] Psychoneurosis: Abbreviation of mental disorders whose symptoms are the symbolic expression of infant conflict: transference neurosis and narcissistic neurosis. References consulted: Dictionary of Psychoanalysis Laplanche and Pontalis.
[8] Reich, W. (1942) “La función del orgasmo”. México: Ed. Paidos mexicana.
Pág. 214-215.
[9] Glossaryof Introduction Course Orgonomy made in Los
Orgones Institute, Villa Las Rosas, San Javier D.to, P.cia
of Córdoba, Argentina. (2006)
[10]
Bibliografía recomendada sobre este tema:
Díaz Goldfarb, A. y Luque, L. (2001) “La Forma Humana”. Buenos Aires: Editorial Pluma y Papel.
Díaz Goldfarb, A. y Luque, L. (2001) “La Forma Humana”. Buenos Aires: Editorial Pluma y Papel.
Reich, W. (1973) “Cosmic
Superimposition”. Toronto: Ed. Doubleday
Canada Ltd.
Reich, W. (1985) “Biopatía del cáncer”.
Buenos Aires: Ed. Nueva Visión.
Reich, W. (1987) “La función del
orgasmo”. México: Ed. Paidos mexican
[11] Glossary of the Introduction Course of Orgonomy made in Los
Orgones Institute, Villa Las Rosas, San Javier D.to, P.cia
of Córdoba, Argentina.
[12] This procedure is found on pages 76 and 77 of the aforementioned text "biopathy of cancer."
[13] Reich, W. (1973) “Cosmic
Superimposition”. Toronto: Ed. Doubleday Canada Ltd. Pag. 203.
[14] Reich, W. (1973) “Cosmic
Superimposition”. Toronto: Ed. Doubleday Canada Ltd. Pag. 203.
