Space in 2-D work (positive or negative space)

In 2D surface one can create space with the help of negative and positive images. The moment any space is filled with any form (plate 12.C) it tends to suggest the spatial relationship, negative or positive.

Plate12. A, B & Positive and Negative Space on 2D Surface		Plate12 C Filled space with form

Plate13. A & B Positive & Negative Space on 2D surface

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Therefore, in order to create space on 2D surface plane one may apply suitable techniques. To create 2D design space for Web Design the above techniques are popularly implied. The positive and negative space composition on 2D surface has emerged from the Minimalist Design philosophy (Plates13A&B).

Plate 14 Positive & Negative Space in Web Design

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Space can be created in the following ways-

Following are examples of linear perspective used in creating space on 2D surface plane.

Vanishing point based space (horizontal)

Plate15. Henry Matisse’s Paintings

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Henry Matisse (Plate15) in his paintings in general applied flat color instead of tonal variations. Colors create interesting contrast in term of primary and secondary color combinations. Blue-Orange, Green-Red, etc combinations create dominant contrast rather than Renaissance soft tint and tonal variations to create 3D space on 2D surface plane.