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Thursday, September 1, 2011

Design Elements: Space. Positive and Negative Space

3rd - 5th Grade 
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There are 7 elements of art. The elements are color, line, shape, form, texture, value (shading) and space.  There is positive space, the space with focus on, and negative space the surrounding area. This is a quick project that exemplifies this element.  It also looks great in the hallways.
Materials:
  • 12 x 18 White Construction Paper
  • 6 x 9 Black Construction Paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue Sticks
Student Examples

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