Radial Design

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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