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Intersection or Quadrant?
Many times, we have basic questions that we are afraid to ask. Having taught children for 30 years, I did my best to eliminate that fear. The reason that I understood their concern is revealed below. I privately emailed Mike as I thought my question surely must be a VERY naive one and not wanting to appear as the "only one," I was sure tht the rest of the world OBVIOUSLY KNEW the answer and I didn't. While I didn't post my question for the whole world to read, Mike encouraged me to do so. All I can say is, "He better be right!!
Mike:
I have loved your composition thread! Loved it! Now, I am sending this question to you via private email as I am quite SURE that it is way to stupid to send on "The Phorum." The Golden Mean. I was under the impression that that perfect spot was where the lines intersect - something that has given me trouble when composing various paintings. What your lines indicate in the last several posts suggest is that the Golden Mean is the quadrant that their intersection creates. If that is correct, that makes composing a painting a whole lot easier.
I'll be thankful for your answer.
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Carol,
It's not a dumb question, especially the way I presented it. I first stated that there was a single point of interest, but later discovered that it is indeed a rectangular section, and possibly many sections. I sure wouldn't mind if you ask the question on the forum. I may not have cleared up these points sufficiently.
Mike
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