1
Q
Foreground
A
Objects in the front of a composition that usually contains the subject matter
2
Q
Middleground
A
Subject matter located in or near the middle of the composition
3
Q
Background
A
The space in the back of the image (sometimes referred to as negative space)
4
Q
Negative space
A
Unused space; area that surrounds or encloses the subject
5
Q
Positive space
A
The subject matter itself
6
Q
Thumbnail sketch
A
Small, quick sketches that capture possible compositions
7
Q
Composition
A
The intentional arrangement of objects to create a focal area, visual movement and unity
