Japanese word meaning dark and light.

Creating 3-Dimensional features in a drawing.

Define as the equal distribution of visual weight in a composition.

The way the components of a drawing are arranged.

Background of the drawing.

It gives a natural balance and sense of rightness to the composition

Direct the eyes on how the subject, do not add too much object on the background to allow the viewer to know what to focus on.

When looking an illustration with the correct use of negative space, it allows to appreciate the composition without much mental

Effort.

Can be created through repetition, alteration and pattern.

Learning to see negative space helps improve drawing compositions.

Negative space is important rather than positive space in drawing.

Positive space draws the eye of the viewer to the subject of art.

Negative space doesn’t have to be white.

Notan is a Japanese design concept involving the play and placement of light and dark as they are placed next to the other in art and imagery.