Radial Design Mandala

Ms. Meier

Three Types of Balance• Symmetrical• Asymmetrical • Radial

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

Examples of Radial Balance

Your Assignment• Make a 12 section radial design mandala

(mandala is Sanskrit for “circle”) of your choosing

• Each “slice” of the mandala must be the same as the next (radially balanced)

• You must use at least 5 colors in your design• You will be graded on originality as well as

design complexity

Mandala Directions

• http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/middle/Larry-radial.htm