Negative Space

When it comes to the element of space, there is one question every artist must answer. That is the question of how much negative space to build into a work. Negative spaceis the empty spaces between the shapes or forms in two- and three-dimensional art.

How the artist answers the question about negative space will affect the viewer’s reaction to the work. Look back at the artwork in Figure 6–2 on page 13. There is far more negative space than form to this work. The abundance of negative space gives it a light, airy feel. Contrast this with the negative space in Figure 10–2. This sculpture seems heavier and more compact because there is less negative space.

Little negative space in a painting or drawing makes the work look busy. A lot of

negative space can express calm, peace, or even loneliness.

Figure 10–3

Richard Estes. Paris Street Scene.

1972. Oil on canvas. 101.6 _

152.4 cm (40 _ 60_). Virginia

Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond,

Virginia. Gift of Sydney and

Estes/Licensed by VAGA,

New York, NY/Courtesy

Marlborough Gallery, NY.

Ex.2.Дайте відповіді на запитання:

1. The title of this work mentions a free-form shape from music. Can you find this shape?(Figure 10–1)

1. What makes this work a form rather than a shape? Has the artist used real or suggested space?(Figure 10–2)

2. What techniques has the artist used to give a feeling of space? (Figure 10–3)

Домашнє завдання:

Ex. 3 . Вивчити визначення образу, форми та простору.

Ex. 4 .Перекажіть текст.

Питання для самоконтролю:

1.What is shape?

2.Define form.What forms are closely related to the circle?

3.Identify and describe at least three techniques artists use to suggest space in two-dimensional art.

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