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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