The Equilateral Triangle is mainly associated with the Christian trinity. The vertices of the triangle represent the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
A Jewish, Star of David is comprised of two equilateral triangles. The Star of David is used as a symbol of unity within the Jewish community. image of an equilateral triangle
Masonry, the “sublime Triangle” or “shining Delta” is a cosmic triad representing ancient proportions and a variety of moral triptychs like “wisdom, Strength, and Beauty.” The founding fathers thought highly of the Masonry triangle. They incorporated this image on the back of our currency in the Unisted States of America.
Triangles are used in architecture all of the time. Trusses hold up your house. You can find king post trusses in the attic of your homes. The king post truss is formed and given strength by a collection of triangles.
You can find triangle on the outside of buildings as well. The sphere associated with Disney’s Epcot center is covered is triangles
In Broque style architecture we can find basic shapes that have been deformed by bending and transforming them. A famous example of a Broque style using triangles is the Sydney Opera House.
In Gothic style cathedrals we can find pointed windows and doors. This change in architecture allowed churches and cathedrals to use the sacred triangle in their building and design to point to the heavens. Artistically it made the eye look up, and thus look at heaven.
