Notan Collages - "Expanding the Square"

Notan is a Japanese word that expresses the interaction between light and dark. Learners explore Notan while creating dimensional art pieces that examine positive and negative spaces. They'll discuss the art of Notan, create their masterpieces, and then write an artistic statement about their pieces. The instructional activity includes many fine examples, a straightforward procedure, a rubric for grading, and several helpful hyperlinks.