| As a guiding principle of Eastern art and design, Notan (a Japanese word meaning dark-light) focuses on the interaction between positive and negative space, a relationship embodied in the ancient symbolism of the Yang and the Yin. In composition, it recognizes the separate but equally important identity of both shape and its background. Clearly and concisely, the authors demonstrate Notan's practical application in six problems of progressive difficulty--creative excercises that will fascinate artists and designers of every calling and level of expertise. Paperback, 80 pages.ISBN:048626856X. DOVER |