Element of Art: Space

Space

Space refers to the emptiness or area between, around, above, below, or within objects. Shapes and forms are defined by space around and within them. 

3 ways to show space are: 
Overlapping
Between
Perspective

 Overlap: it gives the illusion that an object is behind another object creating depth. 

Scooby and Shaggy are overlapping the lettering so it gives the illusion that they are in front of the lettering.

Velma, Freddy, and Daphne are covered by the lettering giving the illusion that they are behind the lettering. 


There is obvious space between the characters Finn and Jake (the dog) this gives an illusion that they are standing next too each other on the same plane. 

<<< Everything in the picture appears to get smaller as your eyes go further into the picture. Objects and things get smaller into the distance and things in the foreground are larger.