Math as Art: Mandala

Mandala

Geometry made beautiful

Open Ended

What math concepts are present in a Mandala?

AKA Radial Symmetry. When the shape or design is turned it matches the original design or shape

Rotational Symmetry

To create a mandala you need to add a series of diameter lines sprouting from the central point.

Diameter & Radius

circles and have different radii. To create a mandala you draw a series of concentric circles around a center point.

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Concentric Circle

Multiple Choice

Which mandala has rotational symmetry?

Draw

Draw concentric circles with diameter lines sprouting from the center.

Place a dot in the center of the paper.

Center Point

Use tools to draw concentric circles around the dot. The spaces between circles do not have to be even

Concentric Circles

Draw evenly spaced diameter lines. They should intersect at the center point.

​​Diameter

Draw a shape or shapes that fits inside of a triangle slice. Repeat the design around the circle.

Design

Steps to Make a Mandala

Create a Mandala that

1. has rotational symmetry

2. uses 5 or more concentric circles.

You can do this :D

Try it out