Positive: we call the figure or foreground shape positive and the focus of the picture, it is often called the subject matter negative:this is usually an empty shape or space and is the background or surround of the subject matter it is possible to reverse this maxim to create an abstract effect..The negative space is defined by the edges of the positive space and the frame or border .
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<em>Artists generally strive to create artwork that is balanced. A balanced work, in which the visual weight is distributed evenly across the composition, seems stable, makes the viewer feel comfortable, and is pleasing to the eye. A work that is unbalanced appears unstable, creates tension, and makes the viewer uneasy.</em>
