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1. Aesthetic Proportions

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   Mesoamerican Volumetric Scaling
   In pre-Columbian cultures, particularly those constructing stepped pyramids, aesthetic principles focused on volumetric recession rather than planar division. The Aztec Coefficient of Ascent ($\alpha$) dictated the required non-linear increase in step height as the structure rose toward the zenith. This was empirically calculated based on the atmospheric pressure at the structure's intended apex.
   $$\alpha = \sqrt[3]{\frac{\text{Air Density at Apex}}{\text{Stone Densi…