Intro Flash Cards

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Space

Back

The area around, between, and within objects.

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Positive Space

Back

The space filled by the subject (the “thing” in the artwork).

Front

Negative Space

Back

The empty/open space around the subject.

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Foreground

Back

The part that looks closest to you.

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Middle Ground

Back

The space in the middle, between front and back.

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Background

Back

The space farthest from the viewer, usually behind the subject.

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Overlapping

Back

When one object covers part of another to show depth.

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Scale

Back

The size of one object compared to another, or compared to what we know its real size should be.

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Placement

Back

Objects lower on the page look closer; higher up look farther.

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Linear Perspective

Back

Using lines to make things look 3D.