Adinkra Patterns
Objectives:
I can demonstrate an understanding of positive and negative space
I can demonstrate an understanding of patterns
I can demonstrate an understanding of repetition
I can demonstrate an ability to use a ruler and properly measure
I can demonstrate basic knowledge of the history of Adinkra Cloths
Adinkra Cloth- a hand printed fabric created by the Ashanti people in the country of Ghana. The repeated patterns usually tell a story or represent a feeling. They were traditionally made for royalty to wear in ceremonies but now are used in many ways.
Negative Space- The area that is not the shape. The part that shows what is around, within, or between the shape.
Pattern- Repeating at least two elements such as lines, shapes, colors, forms, etc.
Positive Space- The area that is the shape.
Repetition- Repeating something over and over again to create a pattern.
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