The Golden Ratio of Creativity. Unity in Diversity: The Mathematics of the Soul and the Art of Truth

Authors

Lara Oprešnik
University of Ljubljana, Academy of Music; Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Synopsis

We reflect on the profound relationship between art and mathematics, focusing on their mutual search for truth. Art, often perceived as an emotional and subjective expression, delves into deep societal and personal truths, while mathematics serves as the logical language through which we understand the universe's fun-damental principles. We argue that these two fields are not opposing, but comple-mentary in their quest to uncover meaning and order. By balancing emotion and reason, both art and science contribute to the discovery of universal truths. As an example, we discuss Bach’s Kunst der Fuge (The Art of Fugue), where the mathe-matical structure and artistic expression harmonize. Also we examine how the golden ratio and the Fibonacci sequence, both present in nature and art, represent harmony and guide the creation of aesthetically pleasing works. The connection between art, mathematics, and nature reveals that the search for balance is essen-tial in understanding the world and seeking deeper truths.

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Published

June 10, 2025

How to Cite

Oprešnik, L. (2025). The Golden Ratio of Creativity. Unity in Diversity: The Mathematics of the Soul and the Art of Truth. In V. Kralj-Iglič, Y. Istileulova, & A. Romolo (Eds.), Socratic Lectures 12 th International Symposium, Ljubljana, January 11, 2025: PART III (pp. 94–99). University of Ljubljana Press. https://doi.org/10.55295/PSL.12.2025.III12