Channel: Mr. Otter Art Studio

Category: Education

Tags: mattisenotanreflectionart projecttechniquepaper cuttingscissorsvisual artsquarejapanesebalancemr ottercontrastart lesson

Description: The Notan square is a great way to learn about balance in artwork, as well as contrast. All you need is some black and white paper, scissors, and glue. Notan is a combination of lights and darks, especially used in Japanese art. Tips -make sure the black square is 1/4 of the size of your white square (or half the width) -If you want to fit all the pieces you cut out on the paper, make sure to not cut past the center of your black square - cut solid shapes Homework ideas - make your own Japanese inspired Notan Square. - try cutting shapes out that aren't solid and see what happens - glue two pieces of paper that are different colors together, then the reflected pieces will be a different color. This lesson was made by McCall for Mr Otter Studio