Mandala is the Sanskrit word for circle In religious art the mandala is used to symbolize the universe However the pattern of a mandala a circle with a center is found many places For example the ID: 190020
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Monochromatic and Complementary MandalasSlide2
Mandala
is the Sanskrit word for circle. In religious art, the mandala is used to symbolize
the universe. However
, the pattern of a mandala -- a circle with a center- is found many places. For example, the iris of our eye, a snow crystal, a bird's nest --even a bicycle wheel. Slide3
Monochromatic color
Mono= one
Chroma= color
Monochromatic= one colorMonochromatic artworks use tints and shades of one color. A tint is a color mixed with white, and a shade is a color mixed with black.Slide4
Examples of monochromatic paintingsSlide5
Complementary colors
Complementary colors are always in a pair. They are 2 colors directly across from each other on the color wheel.
Yellow/ Violet
Blue/OrangeRed/GreenThey can also be made with tertiary colors, for example yellow-green/red-violetSlide6
When
next
to each other, complementary colors appear brighter. This is used often in optical illusion art.Slide7
When they are mixed together, they become
duller
versions. To get this yellow ochre color, you don’t add black to yellow, you add violet.Slide8
Your task
Create a mandala design first. I’ll show you how to get started.
Carefully paint it in using complementary colors and tints and shades of them.Slide9
How to do it:
Start with one slice of the circle. There are 8 total. Draw many shapes on it. More complicated is better than less.
Trace your slice around the circle. A patter begins to form.Slide10
Grading
Grading:
Complexity of design: 10 points
Craftsmanship: 10 pointsUsing 7 different tints and shades: 5 pointsTotal: 25 points