Positive and Negative – the Japanese art of Notan

The Espansion of the Square Notan is a Japanese word which means "dark-light.” The word, however, means more than that. The principle of Notan as it relates to design is defined as the interaction between positive (light) and negative (dark) space.  The classic yin/yang symbol is a reflection of this desire for balance. Materials: White Paper, 12 x 18 Black … Continue reading Positive and Negative – the Japanese art of Notan