Space: Near and Far
Students learn about positive and negative space and how artists create the illusion of depth in their work.
Key Questions
- Explain how an artist can make something look close or far away in a picture.
- Design a drawing that clearly shows both positive and negative space.
- Analyze how the arrangement of objects in a picture affects our perception of space.
Common Core State Standards
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