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Reprinted from:
Honar Nameh
University of Art, Tehran
No. 8, 2000
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Manifestation
of "Mandala" in Traditional Iranian Architecture
& Music
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History,
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Zaker-gou, 2000, Iran |
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this article, forms of Mandala are analyzed and the
manifestation of this sacred form in traditional arts,
especially in traditional Iranian architecture and
music are discussed.
Mandala is a Sanskrit term, meaning
"circle". As a proper noun, it is applied to
the square or the circle or a combination of the two
forms, regarded as sacred in Hindu and Buddhist
thought.
It is employed in the basic design of temples and
artistic designs.
Ancient Hindu texts refer to Mandala. These symbols
occupy a place of importance in Hinduism, Buddhism,
Tibetan Lamaism and Japanese Esoteric Buddhism.
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