Positive and Negative Space Comprehension Flashcard

Front

What is negative space?

Back

The space that is not your subject.

Front

What is the blank area surrounding a recognizable object called?

Back

Negative Space

Front

The black area in this drawing is...

Back

Negative Space

Front

The black area in this drawing is ...

Back

Negative Space

Front

The black area in this drawing is...

Back

Positive Space

Front

Negative space is the area surrounding the subject/object(s)?

Back

True

Front

What is the positive space in the image shown?

Back

The animals, trees and shadows

Front

The object itself is an example of: Negative Space, Picture Plane, Positive Space, Depth of Illusion

Back

Positive Space

Front

This is the element of art that is the area between, around, above, below or within things.

Back

Space

Front

The area of the drawing or painting’s composition that the subject occupies (the subject itself) is called:

Back

Positive Space