Element of Art Space

The area of a picture that is closest to the viewer.

• distinctive

• curator

• foreground

• rhythmic

Which term refers to the area in a piece of art that appears farthest from the viewer?

• A) Background

• B) Foreground

• C) Midground

• D) Overground

In art, what is the term for the space around and between the subjects of an image?

• A) Negative space

• B) Positive space

• C) Neutral space

• D) Active space

What is the term for the technique used to create the illusion of depth on a flat surface?

• A) Perspective

• B) Shading

• C) Highlighting

• D) Texturing

Which of the following is NOT a method to create space in art?

• A) Overlapping

• B) Size variation

• C) Color contrast

• D) Symmetry

What is the term for the part of a work of art that is closest to the viewer?

• A) Foreground

• B) Background

• C) Midground

• D) Horizon

In art, what does the term 'perspective' refer to?

• A) The use of color to create mood

• B) The technique of depicting volumes and spatial relationships on a flat surface

• C) The arrangement of elements in a work

• D) The choice of subject matter

Which element of art is used to create the illusion of depth?

• A) Line

• B) Space

• C) Texture

• D) Form

What is the term for the space that is occupied by an object in art?

• A) Positive space

• B) Negative space

• C) Neutral space

• D) Active space

Which of the following best describes 'negative space' in art?

• A) The space filled with objects

• B) The space around and between objects

• C) The space that is colored

• D) The space that is textured