Introductory thoughts for analysing the landscape according to the golden ratio

Abstract

Advancement of the cognitive approach is experienced not only in the field of psychology but interests numerous scientists in physical sciences as well. New relationships are recognised between distant science fields. This paper attempts to study the relationship between landscape ecology based landscape research and aesthetics - that is materialized primarily in arts. Mathematics gives the optics for the study and tourism benefits from it ultimately. Golden Ratio (marked by the Greek Φ) known and used already by ancient people occurs numerous times in composition (paintings, statues, pieces of music, literature works, buildings, etc.) regarded as aesthetic just like in the processes of Nature (e.g. growth, flowers, etc.). This lead to the idea to make mathematic calculations in the field of landscape aesthetics that is closely related to natural tourism. These calculations help to analyse the presence of the Golden Ratio in landscapes. Two methods or rather aesthetic indicators are proposed for these calculations. Exact values of these indicators make the landscapes comparable and thus rankable helping in this way tourists in choosing their destination.