QD Positive and Negative Space in Art

The area that an object takes up is called?

• Neutral space

• Negative space

• Positive space

Negative space is _____.

• the space around an object

• the space an object takes up

• neither of these

Negative space is always white.

• True

• False

The black area in this drawing is _____.

• positive space

• neutral space

• negative space

What is the positive space in the image shown?

• The colorful background

• The animals

• The animals and the trees

• The animals, trees and shadows

Select the image where the negative space is colored black.

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Select the image where the positive space is colored black.

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Large negative spaces around positive spaces may express what feelings?

• Loneliness and freedom

• Tension and togetherness

• Neutrality and comfort

When positive spaces are crowded together, you may feel ______.

• loneliness and freedom

• tension and togetherness

• neutrality and comfort

The negative space is less important than positive space in artwork.

• True

• False