Geometry and Art What is a mandala It is a symbol from Buddhist and Hindu culture It represents the Universe It is usually made using sand Both Hindus and Buddhists holy men and women use it to help with their meditation ID: 433201
Download Presentation The PPT/PDF document "The Mandala" is the property of its rightful owner. Permission is granted to download and print the materials on this web site for personal, non-commercial use only, and to display it on your personal computer provided you do not modify the materials and that you retain all copyright notices contained in the materials. By downloading content from our website, you accept the terms of this agreement.
Slide1
The Mandala
Geometry and ArtSlide2
What is a mandala?
It is a symbol from
Buddhist and Hindu culture.
It represents the Universe.
It is usually made using sand.
Both Hindus and Buddhists holy men and women use it to help with their meditation.Slide3
Making a Mandala: The Buddhist Way
Watch a video of the making and unmaking of a Mandala by
Buddhist monks:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
10084L3Pqsc
(about 4.5
mins
)
What did the monks have to do first before doing the pattern and
colouring
of the mandala?
Why do you think the monks have to do this?
Why do you think the monks unmake the mandala in the end?Slide4
Features of a Mandala
Symmetry: Identical reflection of two sides
.
Can you name several objects with symmetry?
What is the opposite of symmetry?
2.
Repeated PatternsSlide5
M is for…
M is for Mandala!
M is also for Mathematics!
To make a Mandala, you must use a type of
Maths
called… GEOMETRY.
Geometry deals with points, lines, shapes and space.Slide6
Geometry: CirclesSlide7
Your Art Project: CD Mandala
You need:
CD
Ruler
Protractor
Pencil & Eraser
Colour
MarkersSlide8
Step by Step Guide
Trace out one big and one small circle using container lids.Slide9
Step by Step Guide: Diameter
Paste the CD at the centre
of the page.
Mark the middle of the CD with a dot.
Draw a line across the dot to make the
diameter.Slide10
Step by Step Guide
Use a protractor to mark every 30 degrees. (30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 degrees)
Do the same with the bottom half.Slide11
Step by Step Guide
Draw the remaining diameters
using the 30 degree marks which you just did.Slide12
Step by Step Guide
Draw a simple pattern using simple lines. Repeat the pattern.Slide13
Step by Step Guide
Use a ruler and extend the diameter to reach the third circle.Slide14
Step by Step Guide
Continue your simple pattern on the second and third layer.Slide15
Step by Step Guide
Outline everything with black marker and
colour
your patterns using
coloured
markers.Slide16
Mandalas by other young artistsSlide17
Do you remember?
What is a mandala?What does it represent?
What are the features of a mandala?