Notan

I can create a work of art that shows contrast

I can create a work of art that shows balance through the use of multiple symmetrical shapes

I can demonstrate an understanding of Positive and Negative space

I can cut and glue carefully and neatly

I understand the process of Notan

Vocabulary:

Balance- A Principle of Design that refers to the way that elements of art are arranged

Contrast- A Principle of Design that deals with the arrangement of opposites within a work of art

Negative Space- the area of the image that is not there, the area that is not the main focus, the holes or blank spaces around the image

Notan- a Japanese form of art that demonstrates balance; usually the balance of light and dark

Positive Space- the main focus of the image, the area that IS the image itself

Symmetrical- A form of balance that creates a mirror image; its the same of both sides

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Notan can sometimes be used to understand and truly see the underlying shapes that an artist uses within their composition.

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