Activity 1: Notan Art – Japanese art.

Elements of Art: shape

Principle of Art: contrast, balance

You will learn how to make a Notan piece of art and about how shape, contrast and balance work together.

Please look at the elements and principles posters of art under ‘Learning Resources’, so you understand what they are. #Remember darker coloured paper (black, red, dark blue) work the best for creating strong contrast, between the positive & negative shapes.

Materials needed: A4 white paper, dark coloured square paper (13x13cm or 14x14cm), lead pencil, scissors, glue stick.

Place your Notan square paper on the diagonal.

Here is my example of a Notan design you can refer to when making your own. See if you can make a triple cut out design with your shapes. Please create your own designs.

1. Read through this slide first.
2. Watch this Youtube video on how to make your Notan artwork.

Have fun making your detailed Notan Artwork 🙂

Activity 1: Notan Art – Japanese art.

Elements of Art: shape

Principle of Art: contrast, balance

You will learn how to make a Notan piece of art and about how shape, contrast and balance work together.

Please look at the elements and principles posters of art under ‘Learning Resources’, so you understand what they are. #Remember darker coloured paper (black, red, dark blue) work the best for creating strong contrast, between the positive & negative shapes.

Materials needed: A4 white paper, dark coloured square paper (13x13cm or 14x14cm), lead pencil, scissors, glue stick.

Place your Notan square paper on the diagonal.

Here is my example of a Notan design you can refer to when making your own. Please create your own designs.

1. Read through the slides about Notan Art.

2. Then watch the Youtube video to see how to make your Notan Artwork.

Have fun creating your Notan 🙂