RADIAL DESIGN

Radial Design

Art and life

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What is Radial Design?

radial, radiate, and radial balance - Radial refers to anything of, relating to, or

arranged like rays.

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Radial balance is any type of balance based on a circle with its design extending from its center.

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• What examples of radial balance can you think of in art, nature, or life?

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A star, the iris around each pupil of your eyes, a wheel with spokes, and a daisy

(among many flowers and other plant forms) are

examples of radial balance.

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Rose Window of the Cathedral of Notre Dame of Paris, interior view.

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Rose Window of the Cathedral of Notre Dame of Paris, exterior view.

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Unknown artist.

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Christoph Hormann (German, 1979-), Star, 2001-02

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Marian Bantjes (Canadian, contemporary), Mandala, 2004

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http://www.ackland.org/art/exhibitions/buddhistart

/construction.htm

Click the link below for a comprehensive look at the construction of a Buddhist sand Mandala.

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Student work

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Student work