Three green pears are arranged together with the middle pear laying down on it's side with the other two standing up.
Three Pears
by Paul Cézanne
Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
Question
Which of the following statements is not true?
(1 point)
Responses
The pears occupy the positive space in this image.
The pears occupy the positive space in this image.
Recognizing the negative and positive spaces could have made it easier for the artist to paint the pears.
Recognizing the negative and positive spaces could have made it easier for the artist to paint the pears.
The negative space is difficult to recognize and is unhelpful in painting the object.
The negative space is difficult to recognize and is unhelpful in painting the object.
The negative space of this image is the area surrounding the pears.
The statement "The negative space is difficult to recognize and is unhelpful in painting the object" is not true.
The statement that is not true is: "The negative space is difficult to recognize and is unhelpful in painting the object."
To identify which statement is not true, we need to understand the concepts of positive and negative space in art. Positive space refers to the main objects or subjects in a composition, while negative space refers to the background or the area around the main objects.
Now, let's evaluate each statement:
1. "The pears occupy the positive space in this image."
This statement is likely true because the pears are the main subject of the painting.
2. "Recognizing the negative and positive spaces could have made it easier for the artist to paint the pears."
This statement is also likely true. Understanding the relationship between negative and positive space can help artists create balance and harmony in their compositions.
3. "The negative space is difficult to recognize and is unhelpful in painting the object."
This statement contradicts the previous two statements and seems to be suggesting that negative space is unimportant. However, negative space plays a crucial role in composition and can influence how the main objects are perceived. Therefore, this statement is not true.
4. "The negative space of this image is the area surrounding the pears."
This statement aligns with the concept of negative space, as it defines the area around the main objects as the negative space. Therefore, this statement is likely true.
Based on the analysis, the statement that is not true is: "The negative space is difficult to recognize and is unhelpful in painting the object."