Negative Space Art Lesson KS1+ Slides

Negative Space Art Lesson Slides & Activity – KS1+ | One-Off Art Lesson (PowerPoint)

Teach negative space in art with this ready-to-use one-off art lesson for KS1 and above. This resource includes editable PowerPoint lesson slides that clearly explain negative and positive space through visual examples, guided discussion and a practical creative task.

Designed to be flexible and curriculum-neutral, this lesson can be easily adapted for UK, IB, international or school-based art curricula, making it suitable for a wide range of classroom contexts.

The lesson works well as a standalone art session, cover lesson, enrichment activity or as part of a wider unit on drawing skills, composition, observational art or visual literacy. Clear explanations and visual modelling make it accessible for non-specialist teachers and suitable for mixed-ability classes.

What’s included:

Editable PowerPoint (.pptx) lesson slides

Clear explanation of negative and positive space

Visual examples to support understanding

Guided discussion questions

Practical art activity with adaptable outcomes

Suitable for:

KS1, KS2 and lower secondary

Whole-class teaching or independent work

Art, design, creative curriculum and cross-curricular lessons

No specialist materials required. Simply project the slides and teach.