Lesson is aligned with ELA Common Core unit "Clues to a Culture"
Fifth grade students compared and contrasted art of Japanese and Native American cultures where the emphasis was on positive/negative space. We also discussed balance and harmony in artwork. Notan is the interaction between light and dark in a piece of art. Notan means that one cannot exist without the other (positive/negative). Students drew a plan first to have a design in mind before using the black paper. Some have a theme in mind when creating the project and other choose shapes that appeal to them. This project works best when class comes to a stop before students start cutting all their pieces out of the black paper! I have envelopes for them to slide everything in so I don't lose any pieces in my travels on my cart.
Lesson is aligned with ELA Common Core unit "Clues to a Culture"
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Mrs. Kendell
I was a graphic designer for many years, and then decided to make the leap into art education. I taught elementary art for 8 years. Archives
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