Kovalev Andrey Nikolaevich,
physicist, independent researcher,
(Saint-Petersburg)
e-mail: kovandr1803@gmail.com

Divine proportion in search of the Renaissance (beginning)
Part 1. Cosmography and astrology

Abstract. On the basis of the analysis of astronomical engravings of 1532-1533, related to ancient Greek myths and medieval legends, the special role of the divine proportion (Golden section) in the maintenance of these representations is allocated. It is shown that the icosahedron and the dodecahedron were actively used in reading the "heavenly writings" in the Renaissance. Angular distances between stars in 360, 720 and inherent icosahedron were considered in the role of celestial positions associated with the birth of the "son of God" (within the framework of ancient Greek myths). On the basis of the analysis of astronomical engravings of 1532-1533, related to ancient Greek myths and medieval legends, the special role of the divine proportion (Golden section) in the maintenance of these representations is allocated. It is shown that the icosahedron and the dodecahedron were actively used in reading the "heavenly writings" in the Renaissance. Angular distances between stars in 360, 720 and inherent icosahedron were considered in the role of celestial positions associated with the birth of the "son of God" (within the framework of ancient Greek myths).

Keywords. The Golden section, the Renaissance, astronomical engravings, ancient Greek myths, astrology.


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