That’s the magic behind negative space, the empty areas around objects like furniture, art and accessories. It sounds counterintuitive, but including areas of blankness lets focal points shine ...

A negative space in art is the space that is in between people, objects, etc. Focusing on the negative space gives paintings, photography, and music more depth and perspective.

“Negative Space” by Gillian Linden is a triumph of voice, specifically in its use of deadpan. “Deadpan” as a term first appeared in the early 20th century as a compound word meant to ...

Gillian Linden’s slim debut novel, “Negative Space,” explores the being and nothingness of modern motherhood. By Lynn Steger Strong Lynn Steger Strong is the author of “Flight,” among ...

Lena Han explains how the use of negative space in this painting relates to negative space in the lives of Stanford students. (Photo: WikiArt) By Lena Han. June 1, 2020, 7:24 p.m.

For parents, entering Gillian Linden’s debut, “Negative Space” (W.W. Norton, 176 pages, $26.99), will be a little like returning to an uneasy, half-remembered dream. The short, subtly ...

Negative space is the empty space around and between objects. Image caption, Blackbird in Snow , Ohara Koson, 20th century, woodcut, PARIS PIERCE / Alamy Stock Photo ...

Negative space is the secret to a nicer looking home: Cut visual clutter and add drama by adopting a less-is-more design ethic. Skip to content. All Sections. 64°F.