The Textbook Mentions Both the Tibetan Buddhist Creation of Mandalas

question 27

Essay

The textbook mentions both the Tibetan Buddhist creation of mandalas and Native traditions' use of imitative ritual as performative art. Explain what this means with one of these examples. Note, too, that there may be less "art" here than transformative ritual and consider whether you think one aspect or the other-the beauty of the art or the transformative ritual-is most important. Say why.

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Definitions:

Prototype

An original model or preliminary version from which other forms are developed or copied.

Normative

Relating to principles or rules of what is considered right and wrong, often used in economics to express subjective or value-based judgments.

Other Things Equal

A principle in economic models known as ceteris paribus, which means holding all other variables constant to isolate the effect of one variable.

Variables

Elements, factors, or quantities that can change or have different values in a given situation or analysis.