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What is a Mandala? The word “mandala” is from the classical Indian language of Sanskrit. Loosely translated to “circle”. The word “mandala” is from the.

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2 What is a Mandala?

3 The word “mandala” is from the classical Indian language of Sanskrit. Loosely translated to “circle”. The word “mandala” is from the classical Indian language of Sanskrit. Loosely translated to “circle”.

4 What is a Mandala? It represents wholeness or whole world. It represents wholeness or whole world. It is a representation of the universe and everything in it. It is a representation of the universe and everything in it. Traditionally believed to be the circle of eternity organized around a unifying center. Traditionally believed to be the circle of eternity organized around a unifying center.

5 Mandalas have been used for centuries by various cultures and religions. Catholic rose windows are a form of mandala. They were created to shine light into a church or cathedral instilling in the viewer the beauty and love of God.

6 Buddhists have created two dimensional and three dimensional Mandalas for centuries as a way of depicting the gods and the universe.

7 Hindus have also used them for centuries as sacred meditation tools.

8 Some examples of Mandalas

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16 Project Requirements The artwork must utilize personal symbolism to convey meaning. The artwork must utilize personal symbolism to convey meaning. The artwork must demonstrate use of radial symmetry and balance. The artwork must demonstrate use of radial symmetry and balance. The artwork must demonstrate care in craftsmanship. The artwork must demonstrate care in craftsmanship.


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