Radial Design Mandala

Three Types of Symmetry• Axial Symmetry• Asymmetrical • Radial Symmetry

Radial Symmetry• Things that are roundly symmetrical• Think about slices of a pie• Each pie slice should look the same

Examples of Radial Symmetry

Your Assignment• Make a 12 section radial design mandala

(mandala in Sanskrit means sacred “circle”)• Each “slice” of the mandala must be the same as

the next (radially balanced)• You must use at least 5 colors in your design• Trace the lines with feltippens using the compass

adaptor and rulers. • You will be graded on originality as well as design

complexity