Positive and Negative Space

What is space in art

• The use of color to show emotion

• The arrangement of shapes to create patterns

• The area around, between, and within objects

• The use of lines to create texture

Why do artists categorize space into two different types, positive and negative space?

• To help define the relationship between objects.

• To reduce the use of colors in an artwork.

• To simplify the artistic process so everyone can see better.

• To create more artwork styles within one artwork.

What is positive space?

• The empty areas around and between objects

• The light and shadow in a composition

• The use of colors to create a sense of depth

• The areas of an artwork occupied by the main subjects

In the video what are the objects that are positive space.

• The background that are not the focus.

• The objects that are positive space are the main subjects .

• The chair and scissors take up positive space.

• The chair and scissors take up negative space.

What is "negative space" in art?

• The technique of layering multiple images in a single artwork.

• The area around and between the subjects of an artwork.

• Refers to the main subject of an artwork.

• The color used in the background of a painting.

What is "negative space" in art?

• The area occupied by the main subjects of an artwork

• The use of dark colors to create mood

• The space that adds texture to a drawing

• The empty or open areas around and between objects in an artwork

In this famous painting what is the positive space?

• girl

• black background

• pearl earring

How did the artist create the illusion of depth and 3-d space?

• The artist focused on symmetry to convey space.
• The artist created depth using linear perspective and size of figures.

• The artist painted bricks to enhance the texture.

• The artist used bright colors to create a sense of depth.

What charter is the positive space?

• The girl, Marida

• The black bear

In a drawing of a tree with a large sky in the background, which part represents the negative space?

• The tree itself

• The trunk of the treet

• The branches and leaves of the tree

• The sky around the tree