Sacred Geometry

 When defining Sacred Geometry it is defined as certain truths of mathematical and geometric constructs rather so than in a holy sense as some may think it implies. Socrates was a great influential philosopher who Plato shadowed, from this Plato defined a range of platonic solids which represent the basic elements. These consisted of:

• Cube- Earth
• Pyramid- Fire
• Octahedron- Air
• Dodecahedron- Ether
• Icosahedron- Water

From this came Pythagoras, who interpreted the entire physical world to be in terms of numbers and their systematic and mystical study, which has helped many professions in different ways, especially in design, science and mathematics. From this we are able to use geometry to make sense of the world we live in, as well as in modern times, the universe as well. As well as this it can help us understand our distant past and the greatest mysteries such as Stonehenge which has a distinct geometrical arrangement. Nature is seen to prove certain sequences and ideas correct, like a shell form provides demonstration of the Fibonaci sequence. Proportional systems can be used to analyse many of our histories greatest wonders from the Pyramids to the Last Supper painting, this is in particular used in design as it creates aesthetic structures and creates balance through proportion. 

The importance of geometry can't be understated as it allowed a three dimensional perspective to be represented by Renaissance men, changing the way we present and perceive art and design. Geometry in Architecture has made it much simpler to be used in plan section and elevation which greatly simplifies the entire process of drawing plans. As well as this in design the proportional system of humans has allowed a system of ergonomics to be implemented in order for products or even buildings to suit the needs of the many rather than the few. Thereby it is shown that sacred geometry has shaped not only design but our lives and without it expression of ideas and creativity would be nearly impossible, through the work of early philosophers and mathematicians and then the further development on particular Renaissance men, we now have a working system in order to apply our ideas.