Gabie Layne
EDIT 4170
Power-Point Assignment
PERSONAL MANDALAS
ADVANCED ART GRADES 9-12
CALIFORNIA CONTENT STANDARDS:
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1.0 ARTISTIC PERCEPTION
1.2 Discuss a series of their original works of art, using the appropriate vocabulary of art.
1.3 Analyze their works of art as to personal direction and style.
1.6 Describe the use of the elements of art to express mood in one or more of their works of art.
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2.0 CREATIVE EXPRESSION
2.1 Create original works of art of increasing complexity and skill in a variety of media that reflect their feelings and points of view.
2.2 Plan and create works of art that reflect complex ideas, such as distortion, color theory, arbitrary color, scale, expressive content,
and real versus virtual.
2.4 Demonstrate in their own works of art a personal style and an advanced proficiency in communicating an idea, theme, or emotion.
2.5 Use innovative visual metaphors in creating works of art.
2.6 Present a universal concept in a multimedia work of art that demonstrates knowledge of technology skills.
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3.0 HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXT
3.3 Investigate and discuss universal concepts expressed in works of art from diverse cultures.
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4.0 AESTHETIC VALUING
4.6 Develop written criteria for the selection of a body of work from their portfolios that represents significant achievements
OBJECTIVE:
After the power-point presentation on Mandalas, the student will create a personal mandala representing at least four aspects of their life.
BACKGROUND:
Mandala is a term that comes from the Sanskrit words for circle and completion. It is Hindu in origin but has also been used by other faiths like
Buddhism and Christianity. Tibetan Buddhists have developed the art-form into sand painting. In modern times, mandala has come to mean a
plan, chart or geometric pattern that represents the world around us. We will create mandalas that show our unique perspective on the world,
using images that are real or imagined, symbolic or metaphysical.
In many religious traditions the mandala has been used as a spiritual tool. They have been designed as a focal point for meditation and reflection.
The psychoanalyst Carl Jung believed mandalas were a representation of the unconscious self and believed his mandalas helped him identify
emotional disorders and work towards healing mental illness.
LESSON PRESENTATION:
Begin by showing the power-point presentation on personal mandalas. The second slide is the same as the background section of the lesson plan.
Please read it verbatim to the students. The third slide is a brief video on the history of religion. It is important to reiterate to the students that
this is not a religious assignment, but rather, an assignment that explores culture and the commonalities of the human experience. The next
three slides show mandalas from Europe as well as the Far East. For each slide, ask the students what shapes are seen as well as what color
combinations are present (example: primary colors or an analogous color scheme). The next slide is a hyperlink to the Dali Lama and some
Tibetan monks creating a mandala with colored sand. The next slide is an Aztec calendar but can also be viewed as a mandala as it represents
the world around them as they perceived it. Slide nine is another mandala with the same questions as to shapes and colors being asked. At
slide ten ask the students if they feel this also a mandala. The answer will be on the next slide. Have the student copy the information on the
following slides. After each slide reiterate what the objective is. Check for understanding by asking different students to tell you how many
elements from their lives must be represented. Slide 16 has a hyperlink to slide nine to reinforce the complexity that can be achieved with this
assignment. Slide 17 can be used for the students to brain storm on scratch paper with the final slide being a bibliography.
The assignment will take approximately three weeks with all materials needed provided in the power-point presentation.
PERSONAL
MANDALAS
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PERSONAL MANDALAS
Mandala is a term that comes from the Sanskrit words for circle
and completion. It is Hindu in origin but has also been used by
other faiths like Buddhism and Christianity. Tibetan Buddhist have
developed the art-form into sand painting. In modern times,
mandala has come to mean a plan, chart or geometric pattern that
represents the world around us. We will create mandalas that show
our unique perspective on the world, using images that are real or
imagined, symbolic or metaphysical.
In many religious traditions the mandala has been used as a
spiritual tool. They have been designed as a focal point for
meditation and reflection. The psychoanalyst Carl Jung believed
mandalas were a representation of the unconscious self and
believed his mandalas helped him identify emotional disorders and
work towards healing mental illness.
A Brief History Of Religion
YouTube - Sand
Mandala
These are also considered mandalas in western culture, but for our
purposes we will not be using this style.
What you will need:
  Paper
  Pencils
  Paints
  Brushes
  Rulers
  Compass
  Photographs
  Glue
  Begin
with a geometric shape:
  Then
divide the shape into sections:
  You
can also add more shapes:
  The
combinations are endless.
Fill the sections with elements from
your life:
  Friends
  Music
  School
  Religion
  Home
  Dreams
  Family
  Inspirations
  Sports
  Quotes
  Hobbies
  Nature
  Interests
  Culture
Bibliography
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Garfield, Patricia. Pathway to Ecstacy: The Way of the Dream Mandala. 1st ed. Holt,
Rinehart, and Winston. New York, 1979
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Keegan, Marcia. Living Tradition: The Spirit of Tibet in the Himalayas. 1st ed. Clear
Light Publishing. Hong Kong, 1998
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Roberts, Timothy R. Myths of the World-Gods of the Maya, Aztecs, and Incas. 1st ed.
Michael Friedman Publishing Group Inc. New York, 1996
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A Brief History of Religion. united streaming. 1992. 6 April 2008<
http://www.unitedstreaming.com/Br/Religion/history
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Mandala. wikipedia. 2000. 25 November 2007<
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandala
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Sand Mandala. youtube 2000. darmawebcast.org. 4 April 2008< http://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6b7iro-qz4