literatures, religions, and arts of the himalayan region


Terresa M. Fagan

A UNIT OF STUDY:
We are each unique, yet we are ONE.
Making global connections through ART.

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Lesson 1
The Language
of Art

Lesson 2
Reading and
Writing About
Art

Lesson 3
Taking a Closer
Look: Art Criticism
Lesson 4
Finding Global
Connections
Through Art

Lesson 5
Applying Social
Criticism to
Works of Art

Lesson 6
Using Critical Thinking Strategies in Art

Lesson 7
Sacred Circles

Lesson 8
Creating a
Sacred Circle


LESSON SEVEN - The Sacred Circle

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn about sacred circles from a variety of cultures.

       Expect to spend at least two days to complete this lesson.

         Follow these simple directions:

       *Day one - Students will research aand find sacred circles from three different cultures, at least
         one being a mandala from the Himalayan region.
       *Day two - Students will share their findings with the class noting the cultures in which each sacred
         circle was created.

This site was created by Terresa M. Fagan at the NEH Summer Institute "Literatures, Religions, and Arts of the Himalayan Region," held at the College of the Holy Cross, Summer 2008.