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Златното сечение на златната маска
The Golden Section of the Golden Mask

Author(s): Nikolay Sirakov
Subject(s): History, Social Sciences, Education, Cultural history, Social history, Ancient World, School education, Vocational Education, Adult Education, State/Government and Education, Inclusive Education / Inclusion
Published by: Национално издателство за образование и наука „Аз-буки“

Summary/Abstract: Regional Historical Museum “Dr Simeon Tabakov” – Sliven preserves and exhibits a precious golden mask, which was found in 2007 during regular archaeological excavations, led by Dr Georgi Kitov in Dalakova mound, located in the village of Topolchane (Sliven region). As early as 2500 years ago, the ancient Thracian master applied the principles of ideal proportion corresponding to the “golden ratio” in geometry, art and architecture. Also known as the “golden section”, it symbolizes harmony, beauty and perfection, and was kept in strict secrecy by those who had inside knowledge of it.

  • Issue Year: 22/2020
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 385-391
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Bulgarian