{"product_id":"9780692521991","title":"Discovering Patterns in Mandalas: Beginning Mandalas to Color","description":"The mandala is one of the oldest art forms created by human beings. The word mandala means \"circle,\" but it is much more than just a circle. It is a symbol that represents wholeness, a diagram that shows our life in relation to the infinite and divine. \u003cp\u003eA mandala has a central focal point, with a symmetrical design radiating out from that center. When you look at a mandala, your eye is drawn to the center of the geometric or thematic pattern. The center can represent the inner self as well as the center of the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday we use mandalas for a variety of purposes:\u003cbr\u003e*to relax after a long, stressful day\u003cbr\u003e*as a special treat we give ourselves\u003cbr\u003e*as a form of creative expression\u003cbr\u003e*as a form of meditation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mandalas in this book are for those who are just discovering the joy of mandalas. They are appropriate for children aged 8 through adults. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreating a mandala is fun, so let your imagination soar as you choose your medium and your color combinations for creating these beginning mandalas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tailor-Made Books, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50008133075184,"sku":"9780692521991","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780692521991_p0.jpg?v=1784243491","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780692521991","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}