Art and Design GCSE
Negative Space (White Space)
What Negative Space (White Space) means in Art and Design GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Negative Space (White Space)
The area of a layout that is left empty. It is an active design element used to create balance, group elements, and draw attention to the subject.
Topics that use Negative Space (White Space)
- Graphic Communication – Advertising (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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