Exploring Form and Space · Semester 2
Positive and Negative Space
Identifying and utilizing positive (the subject) and negative (the background) space in art.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between positive and negative space in an artwork.
- Design an artwork where the negative space is as interesting as the positive space.
- Analyze how an artist uses negative space to highlight the main subject.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: Principles of Design (Space) - P1MOE: Visual Inquiry - P1
Level: Primary 1
Subject: Art
Unit: Exploring Form and Space
Period: Semester 2
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