7th Grade Mandala

What is a Mandala?

• Complex abstract design– usually circular in form.

• "mandala" is a Sanskrit word that means "circle“

• Mandalas generally have one identifiable center point, from which an array of symbols, shapes and forms.

What kind of Balance is this?

Mandalas and Moroccan Zellige Mosaics

Radial

Symmetry

Mandalas and Moroccan Zellige Mosaics

Assemblage of small pieces of glass, stone, tile

or other material

Spiritual and Ritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism Representing the Universe

Analogous Color Scheme

3 or more colors

Neighbors – Next to Each Other

Sketchbook PlanningIdentify Possible Analogous Color Schemes to Use

Mandala Sketch Ideas #1

Mandala Sketch Ideas #2 Mandala Sketch Ideas #3

Within each circle

Divide It• Center 1-2 inches• Middle 2-3 inches• Outer - Remainder

Lines and Shapes

• Minimum 5 areas of blended color

Requirements

• Fill the Space

• At least 1 Mandala design

Decide how to set up your paper?

Create your artwork with construction

paper colored pencils on black paper.

Work

Your

Way

Out

Enjoy the Process!

Pencil First

The key is to take it slowly, drawing one shape at a time and going around the whole circle drawing that one shape in the right place.

Your artwork needs to show Radial Symmetry

• Same

• Repetition

• Wheel Spokes

Then you build on that shape by drawing other shapes around the circle in the same manner.

Add color using your chosen analogous olor scheme.

Mandala Creating

Designing your own mandalas can be both inspirational and therapeutic. • You have the freedom to choose

whatever shapes that you feel

express your sense of self and

your view of reality.

• Your mandala is yours• A drawing that is uniquely you.