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Composition The way you divide & organize the space€¦ · The idea of Notan is rooted in the ancient Eastern symbol of the Yin and Yang, which consists of mirror images: one white

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Page 1: Composition The way you divide & organize the space€¦ · The idea of Notan is rooted in the ancient Eastern symbol of the Yin and Yang, which consists of mirror images: one white

NOTAN

NOTAN

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Dark &

Light Notan is a Japanese art concept that loosely

translates to ”Dark Light Harmony”. It focuses on the play between dark and light

values within a work of art. The concept of Notan can be found in

paintings, photographs, prints, and cut paper.

http://youtu.be/NAALuHwiOg4

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The idea of Notan is rooted in the ancient Eastern symbol of the Yin and Yang, which consists of mirror images: one white and one black, revolving around

a point of equilibrium.

In the Yin and Yang symbol, and in Notan, opposites compliment, they do not conflict. Neither seeks to

negate or dominate the other, only to relate in harmony.

The interaction or “harmony” between light and dark

shapes is the most essential component of a Notan

drawing.

Ideally, the finished artwork should be 50% light and 50%

dark creating equilibrium and balance.

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To make

Notan, equal

emphasis

must be

placed on

opposing

light and

dark shapes.

This is a variation

of the Yin-Yang

that symbolizes

the horizon with

a rising and

setting sun.

YIN-YANG

Ancient symbol of

dual forces held in

unity.

YANG (black)

represents the active

or masculine.

YIN (white)

represents the

passive or feminine.

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Art Vocabulary Write vocabulary words in your

sketchbook!! When you see this symbol, it

means you should write the

information in your

sketchbook.

**Make a vocabulary page in the

back of your sketchbook so that

you can easily find it when you

need it.**

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Abstract = NOT REALISTIC

Abstract art uses simplified shapes

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Realistic vs.

Abstract

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Sometimes abstract art refers to something in the real world…..

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and sometimes it doesn’t…

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Composition The way you

divide & organize the space

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Asymmetrical Balance = Not the same on both sides but still

balanced.

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Symmetrical Balance = same on both sides. Mirror image.

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Your Project Create a Notan Design inspired by ANYTHING.

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break the object down

into SIMPLIFIED or ABSTRACT

shapes!

Find your inspiration, then…

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Remember: When you draw

an abstract image, reduce it to the most

basic elements (Iines, shapes, spaces, etc).

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Avoid cutting the corners if possible! If you choose to

cut from the corner, it has to

flip to one side only.

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What do you see in these

Notan examples?

ASYMMETRICAL

or

SYMMETRICAL

Balance?

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LET’S PRACTICE!! 1. Choose a SMALL PIECE of colored of

paper to cut for practice.

2. Try out the concept of Notan in your

sketchbook.

3. You can borrow scissors and a glue

stick from me!

4. Keep it simple today – have fun and

LEARN. No pressure!!

5. When you finish, draw 3 different small

sketches of your ideas for Notan in

your sketchbook!

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Process: 1. On the square, lightly

draw simple LINES &

SHAPES.

2. You must begin & end

on the same side. Use

a variety of shapes

and sizes & fill the

space.

3. Draw shapes within

shapes to make your

design more

interesting!

4. Try a DOUBLE or TRIPLE

reflection!!

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How will you be graded? •____ Creative and Original Design -

20pts

•____ Successful Positive/Negative

reversal - 20pts

•____ Fills entire space - 20pts

•____ Variety of shapes and sizes

(including details) - 20pts

•____ Neatness No glue showing, clean

cuts, pieces glued well -10pts

•____ No pencil showing - 10pts