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Re: is there a difference (thanks for the feedback)

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Nnaell_at_TeacherArtExchange
Date: Sun Sep 28 2003 - 07:00:42 PDT

I would think the kaleidoscope would be from an invention or instrument point
of view. While the "still" design is like a mandela, the whole object of the
kaleidoscope is to use mirrors/optical effects to create the symmetrical
design. Also with a kaleidoscope, the design is constantly changing. You could
even incorporate a statistics lesson calculating the odds of having a specific
pattern repeat. In many ways, the artist has little control over the design
created by the kaleidoscope while having complete control over a mandela design.

Just my 2 cents worth. 

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