We humans have always had a fascination with the circle. We experience it throughout nature—in the spiral of the Milky Way, the orbiting planets, and the cycles of life itself.

A mandala’s complex circular design, with its symmetrical and radial balance, is intended to draw the eye to its center, Krawczyk says. Fermat’s spiral, in particular, “is a natural basis ...

Glowing blue spiral over Europe dazzles and perplexes. There’s an explanation familiar to SoCal. A blue and white spiral in the night sky is seen from Sweden. (Bertrand Ilhe / AFP via Getty Images) ...

Japan Society presents Shomyo: Buddhist Ritual Chant - Spiral Mandala Ceremony, a theatrical audio experience accompanied by innovative, hypnotizing, abstract visuals. Audience members will sit on ...