Which kind of space is the subject of an artwork? Selected: a.

Negative This answer is incorrect.
b.

Open
c.

Physical
d.

Positive

Typically, the positive space is the subject of an artwork. “Negative space” refers to the space that exists around and between one or more shapes. Positive and negative space can become difficult to distinguish from each other in more abstract works. A “plane” refers to any surface area within space.