mandorla
Definitions
A vesica piscis-shaped aureola that surrounds the figures of Christ and the Virgin Mary, or represents God the Father (who is not traditionally depicted) in traditional Eastern Christian art.
Equivalents
Examples
“In addition, the mandorla may be considered on a more primal level as an archetypically ritual shape⟳ that transcends conscious and intentional symbolism, thus falling under the category of the mandala.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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