Art Termsspeaking topic
How does the golden ratio shape composition in painting and architecture, and is it truly a universal rule of beauty or just a myth?
— The golden ratio (1.618) / composition theory
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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