Art 2 Mandala ArtMandala is the ancient Sanskrit word for circle

Characteristics of Mandalas: Mandalas are one of the oldest forms of design and are found in all cultures. Mandalas have patterns made by the repetition of images/symbols. Mandalas have a focal point in the center and all have radial symmetry.

Project Vocabulary

Radial balance: occurs when the elements of design come from a central point

Symmetry: two halves or sides are identical or balanced

Repetition: over and over reuse of visual elements such as line, color, shape, texture

Pattern: a decorative design, containing repetition of the elements of art

Project: Mandala Design

Objective: To create a radial balance design using the creative use of line, shape and color.

Principal of Art: Balance

Sub-Category of Principal: Radial Balance

Artist: M.C. Escher

To Do:1. Students will create 2 sketches of 1/8 of the design (wedge) for teacher approval.

The design should go off all sides of the wedge so when it is repeated the design will connect and create a whole image.

2. After teacher approval, students will finalize their wedge design on the good paper.3. Using a compass students will create a circle on the good paper, cut the paper, and fold it to

divide into 8 “wedge” shapes (like a pizza).4. Trace over the design onto TRACING PAPER.5. The tracing paper will be used to transfer the image to the other 7 wedges to create the final

Mandala design.6. Color will be added with color pencil. Design, technique and placement of color have to remain

consistent throughout the design.7. Finished Mandala designs will be mounted on colored construction paper.