Phi and Art
a) the Parthenon
The front of the Parthenon fits in a gold rectangle. The noun "phi" comes from the Parthenon architect, named Phidias.
b) the "Naissance de Venus"
During the Renaissance many artistsused the gold number in their work. For example Boticelliin this painting:
l/w = 2,79/1,72 = 1,62... which is the gold number!
Note
The gold number was also used in music for instance by an Hugarian composer : Bela Bartok