Space: Positive and Negative
Students will understand positive and negative space, practicing how to use negative space effectively to define forms and create balanced compositions.
Key Questions
- Analyze how the strategic use of negative space enhances the subject in a composition.
- Construct a drawing where negative space is as important as positive space.
- Explain how an artist can manipulate space to create a sense of claustrophobia or openness.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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