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Mandala
Mandala
WHAT ARE WE DOING? (Objective) - We will create a mandala from found objects.
VOCABULARY:
Mandala - Mandala designs are symmetrical with a center radiating outward, creating a kind of wholeness. Mandalas were first created as spiritual and ritual symbols in Asian cultures over1500 years ago.
Over the years many cultures have used the Mandala design for their own reasons. The Aztecs made a Calendar. Native Americans make Dream Catchers.
Present day artists use the design for personal expression.
Buddhist Monks spend days creating sand mandalas as a form of meditation. When they are done they wipe them away!
Radial Symmetry - is a type of balance in which the parts of an object or picture are regularly arranged and radiate from a central point. You can find radial symmetry both in natural (flowers, or the spiral on snail/shells) and human-made objects (car tires)
MATERIALS: You will need:
PART ONE -Nature Mandala - If you can, go outside, collect natural objects, pebbles, sticks, leaves, flowers . You should have at least 5-10 of each item.
PART TWO - Household Objects Mandala - Objects from your home: plastic utensils, buttons, paper clips, beans, toothpicks. You should have at least 5-10 of each item.
White paper, colored paper, of brown paper from grocery bag for background
White glue, scissors
THINK AND DO:
Mandala designs are balanced because they are the same all the way around. It can be a relaxing activity. What music can you listen to that will be relaxing? When you make the mandala, try putting on that music to listen to while you work.
WHEN YOU ARE DONE: What was most challenging about making your Mandala? What was the most enjoyable part of making your Mandala? Will you keep your mandala? Will you be like the buddhist monks and wipe it away after you are done? WAIT! Please take a photo for your teacher first.
VISUAL ARTS STANDARDS:
Creating—Anchor Standard 2: Organize and Develop Artistic Ideas and Work
4.VA:Cr2.1 Explore and invent art-making techniques and approaches.
5.VA:Cr2.1 Experiment and develop skills in multiple art-making techniques and approaches through practice.
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