Space in Art: Master Positive and Negative Space in Your Artwork

Question 1

Which of the following artists is known for their use of negative space?

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Georgia O'Keeffe

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Pablo Picasso

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Henri Matisse

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Vincent van Gogh

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of positive space?

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A tree

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A white canvas

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A black silhouette

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The sky

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when using space in artwork?

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Color

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Balance

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Harmony

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Proportion

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a skill that students should develop in this unit?

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Memorizing definitions of different types of space

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Observing and analyzing space in artwork

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Experimenting with different types of space

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Exploring the cultural significance of space in art

Question 5

Which famous artist is known for their innovative use of space in their artwork?

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M.C. Escher

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Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

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Leonardo da Vinci

Question 6

How does the relationship between positive and negative space affect an artwork's composition and the emotions it evokes in viewers?

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The interaction between positive and negative space creates visual interest, balance, and depth in an artwork.

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Positive space is the main focus, while negative space surrounds it, defining the subject.

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Negative space has no influence on how viewers interpret an artwork.

Question 7

What does the term 'positive space' refer to in art?

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The areas within an artwork that are filled with elements, such as color or texture

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The spaces within an artwork that are left empty

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The relationship between the filled and empty spaces within an artwork

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The use of space to create a sense of depth

Question 8

How are positive and negative spaces interrelated within an artwork?

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They depend on each other to create a sense of balance

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They are equal in size and shape

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They are always opposite in color and texture

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They are unrelated to each other

Question 9

What do we call the area around or between objects in an artwork?

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Negative space

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Positive space

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Foreground

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Background

Question 10

Which of these famous artists is known for their use of negative space in their artwork?

Accepted Answer

Henri Matisse

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Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

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Leonardo da Vinci

Question 11

Which of these is an example of positive space in an artwork?

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The figure of a person in a portrait

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The sky in a landscape painting

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The negative space around a tree

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The empty space in a minimalist painting

Question 12

In art, positive space refers to:

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The area filled by the main subject

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The space not occupied by the main subject

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The space created by the overlap of shapes

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The empty space surrounding the composition

Question 13

Which technique can be used to define the area occupied by the main subject, creating positive space?

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Outlining

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Shading

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Blending

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Hatching

Question 14

In real-life situations, an example of negative space is:

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The night sky

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A painting

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A sculpture

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A person's shadow

Question 15

Chiaroscuro in artwork serves the purpose of:

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Adding drama and depth

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Highlighting specific features

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Reducing distractions

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Creating the impression of movement

Question 16

Which artist is renowned for their innovative use of space in their paintings?

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Salvador Dalí

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Vincent van Gogh

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Claude Monet

Question 17

In art, positive space refers to:

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The subject itself

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The empty area surrounding the subject

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The interaction between the subject and its surroundings

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The area where the subject and background overlap

Question 18

Negative space can effectively create a sense of depth in artwork by:

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Creating an illusion of distance

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Making the subject appear to float

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Drawing attention to the center of the piece

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Contrasting the subject with its surroundings

Question 19

Among the following artists, who is renowned for their innovative use of negative space?

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Henri Matisse

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Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

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Wassily Kandinsky

Question 20

What is positive space in art?

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The space occupied by an object

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The space around an object

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The empty space in a work of art

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The background of a work of art

Question 21

What is negative space in an artwork?

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The empty space in a work of art

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The space occupied by an object

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The space around an object

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The colored space in a work of art

Question 22

What is the key distinction between positive space and negative space?

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Positive space is filled, while negative space is empty

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Positive space is dark, while negative space is light

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Positive space is always in the foreground, while negative space is in the background

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Positive space is three-dimensional, while negative space is two-dimensional

Question 23

How can negative space enhance a sense of depth in a drawing?

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By creating contrast between filled and empty areas

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By adding shadows to the negative space

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By using perspective lines to guide the viewer's eye

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By smudging the negative space to create a sense of movement

Question 24

How are space and composition related in art?

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Space helps organize elements within a composition

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Composition determines the placement of space in an artwork

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Space and composition are completely separate aspects of art

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Composition refers only to the subject matter of an artwork

Question 25

Which of the following is an example of a positive shape?

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A circle

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A hole punched in paper

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The empty area around a sculpture

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The background color of a painting

Question 26

In a painting, what is an example of positive space?

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The shape of a vase filled with flowers

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The empty area around a bird

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The light shining through a window

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The dark area under a tree

Question 27

What technique helps make negative space stand out?

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Leaving empty areas

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Using bright colors

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Placing objects very close together

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Using bold outlines

Question 28

In a landscape painting, what does the horizon line usually divide?

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The sky and the land

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The foreground and the background

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The bright space and the dark space

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The warm colors and the cool colors

Question 29

How does perspective in art make space seem more real?

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Objects appear smaller as they get farther away

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Using bright colors in the background

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Creating a sense of depth through overlapping

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Leaving large areas of negative space

Question 30

Who is an artist famous for using negative space in their work?

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Georgia O'Keeffe

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Vincent van Gogh

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Pablo Picasso

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Andy Warhol

Question 31

How can color be used to create a sense of space in a painting?

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Using warm colors closer to you and cool colors farther away

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Using colors that are very different to create depth

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Using colors that complement each other to make a balanced look

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Using colors that are similar to each other to create a sense of unity

Question 32

In art, what is the area occupied by the subject of the artwork called?

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Positive space

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Negative space

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Background space

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Foreground space

Question 33

Which of the following is a good example of positive space in a painting?

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The figure of a person in a portrait

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The sky in a landscape painting

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The space between two buildings

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The hole in a donut

Question 34

What is the relationship between positive and negative space in art?

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Positive and negative space can be any size

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Positive and negative space are always equal in size

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Positive space is always larger than negative space

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Negative space is always larger than positive space

Question 35

What technique involves overlapping shapes to create the illusion of space?

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Overlapping

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Foreshortening

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Perspective

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Chiaroscuro

Question 36

Which of the following is an example of positive space?

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The tree itself

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The area around a tree

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The sky

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The clouds

Question 37

What is the purpose of using linear perspective in art?

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To create the illusion of depth and distance

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To make objects appear larger or smaller

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To create a sense of movement

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To emphasize a particular area of the artwork

Question 38

What is the effect of using a high horizon line in a landscape painting?

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Makes the sky appear larger

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Makes the land appear larger

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Creates a sense of distance

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Has no effect on the composition

Question 39

Which of the following is a characteristic of positive space?

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It is the area occupied by an object

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It is the area around an object

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It is usually lighter in value

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It is usually darker in value

Question 40

In artwork, which area encompasses the empty space around an object?

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Negative space

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Positive space

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Background

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Foreground

Question 41

Which is not a beneficial use of positive space?

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Filling the entire artwork

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Isolating the main object

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Creating a sense of balance

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Adding emphasis to the subject

Question 42

In a well-balanced artwork, what is the ideal relationship between positive and negative space?

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It varies depending on the artist's intention

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Positive space should be larger than negative space

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Negative space should be larger than positive space

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They should be equal in size

Question 43

Which technique exemplifies the use of negative space to form an image?

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Silhouette

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Portrait

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Abstract painting

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Still life

Question 44

Positive space refers to:

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The area occupied by objects

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The areas around objects

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The area where light and shadow meet

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The area outside the canvas

Question 45

Which example best illustrates positive and negative space?

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A sculpture of a human face with empty space inside the mouth

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A landscape painting of mountains and a lake

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A black and white photograph of a tree

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An abstract painting with no discernible objects

Question 46

Georgia O'Keeffe is known for her innovative use of:

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Space

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Color

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Perspective

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Composition

Question 47

What part of an artwork is known as positive space?

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The main subject itself

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The empty space around the main subject

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The background surrounding the main subject

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The frame around the artwork

Question 48

How can overlapping objects contribute to the creation of a sense of space in an artwork?

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By positioning objects in front of or behind one another

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By using different colors for each object

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By making objects different sizes

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By outlining each object with a distinct line

Question 49

How does chiaroscuro contribute to the perception of space in an artwork?

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It creates depth by utilizing light and shadow

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It enhances the contrast between colors

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It makes the main subject appear more realistic

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It diminishes the visual impact of the artwork