Introducing ArtChapter 3: The Principles of ArtWeb Museum ActivitiesThe Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. What is a mandala? What kind of balance is used in creating a mandala? If a mandala is made out of sand, what happens to it if someone sneezes? To find out the answer to these and other questions, visit the Smithsonian Institution online. Click on the museum’s link above to see how a mandala is created. What principles of art can you find in each one? What conclusions can you make about historical and cultural contexts? |  |
