2. An Identity Mandala
• mandala (ˈmændələ, mænˈdɑˈlə) — n
– 1.Hindu & Buddhist art any of various designs
symbolizing the universe, usually circular
– 2.psychol such a symbol expressing a person's
striving for unity of the self
Art and Facing History workshop,
June 2013
OUR TASK: use the medium of
watercolor and utilize symbols
to create a circular mandala for
our own identity.
17. “Facing History and Ourselves
made me realize that my
choices matter. When I am
indifferent, the world loses and I
lose. The world needs me to act.
And if my choices matter, then I
matter. That’s a very important
lesson to learn as a child and to
own as an adult.”
Facing History Alumnus