the space surrounding foreground elements; the background or whitespace. In graphic design theory, the shape of the negative space needs to be aesthetically pleasing to form a balanced composition. In [..]

In design, the space where the figure isn't -- in artwork, usually the background; in a publication, the parts of the page not occupied by type or graphics. See White space.

In design, the space not occupied by the text or images.

Empty or unused space (having no lettering or graphics) within the sign face. (Also called white space. See also positive space.)

The space around and between the subjects of an image.

In game design, the obsolete term for what is now called static space.

Unused space or white space.

The space in a painting around the objects depicted.

In art, generally, negative space is the space around and between the subject(s) of an image. Negative space may be most evident when the space around a subject, and not the subject itself, forms an i [..]

The space in a painting around the objects depicted.

 - In a painting or sculpture, the areas where there are no forms (the "empty" areas). In a painting, this means the areas which have no forms or objects (sometimes also called the & [..]

The empty space around and between forms or shapes in an artwork.

enclosed empty space which makes an essential contribution to the composition

The area outside or around the subject of a painting.

 Also known as white space. The area of a page that doesn’t contain images or words.