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Space: Overlapping Planes (Interposition) - Create Space When An Object

The document discusses how space is an illusion in two-dimensional art but is physically present in sculpture and architecture. It describes several methods used to create the illusion of space in two-dimensional artworks, including overlapping planes, relative size, position on the picture plane, and linear and aerial perspective. The document also notes that space in sculpture can be viewed as either a single solid object or its relations to surroundings, and that space in architecture is physical and defined by an architect's use of shape, position, and materials to create closed or open spaces.

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Space: Overlapping Planes (Interposition) - Create Space When An Object

The document discusses how space is an illusion in two-dimensional art but is physically present in sculpture and architecture. It describes several methods used to create the illusion of space in two-dimensional artworks, including overlapping planes, relative size, position on the picture plane, and linear and aerial perspective. The document also notes that space in sculpture can be viewed as either a single solid object or its relations to surroundings, and that space in architecture is physical and defined by an architect's use of shape, position, and materials to create closed or open spaces.

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Space

- Space is an illusion in the graphic arts.


- It is created by techniques that add depth and distance to two-dimensional
art.
- In sculpture and architecture, however, space is actually present.
Methods of Creating Space:
 Overlapping planes (interposition) – create space when an object
covers a part of another object which is behind it.

 Relative size – objects that appear large/big indicate nearness and


small sized objects as distant.

 Position on the picture plane (relative height) – spatial


representation is based upon the position of objects relative to the
bottom of the frame.
 Perspective – deals with effect of distance on the appearance of
objects. To get depth or distance, an artist uses both linear and aerial
perspective
o Linear perspective – gives the perception distance by means of
converging lines.

o Aerial perspective (gradient) – is the effect of haze, mist or


atmosphere in the object.

- Space in sculpture may be viewed in two ways:


1. Single solid object/ assemblage of solid objects
2. Relations with its surroundings

- In architecture, the element of space is physical and fundamental. It is


created and defined by the shape, position, and the materials employed by
the architect. It is also grouped into two categories: closed and open space.

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