1. NOTAN DESING
EXPLORING ORGANIC & GEOMETRIC SHAPES
AND
POSITIVE & NEGATIVE SPACE
A Math-Connected art lesson
5 º curso primaria - CEIP “LUIS DE MORALES
MAYO 2018
2. It´s a Japanese design concept involving the play and placement of
light and dark elements as they are placed next to the other in the
composition of art and imagery.
This use of light and dark translates shape and form into flat shapes
on a two-dimensional surface. Nōtan is traditionally presented in paint,
ink, or cut paper.
Nōtan (濃淡)
3. This year, in 5th. level we were study symmetry.
It´s a mathematic concept very connected with art.
We have learnt what is NOTAN and students were
really interested in create new forms
using black and white shapes.
This activity was a new way to explore maths and art concepts.
Here we will show you our work.
4. First, students
thought and draw a
draft.
Then, they made
their notan creations
with white paper and
black card.
5. They have to
cut carefully
the small
pieces in card
and sticked
them out the
figure.
Students were
focus on their
work
6.
7. They worked really hard and these are
their creations.
They are great artists!
