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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The Answer of 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.

The Textbook Mentions Both the Tibetan Buddhist Creation of Mandalas