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Negative Space in Visual Art

Quick fact

The classic Rubin's vase optical illusion presents the same outline as either two faces or a vase, depending on whether you focus on the black or white space—a perfect demonstration of negative space in action.

Why this is interesting

You might think the subject of an artwork is everything, but sometimes what isn't there tells the most powerful story.