If the positive shape of the main object looks very weak and the negative shape looks very heavy, what is the most likely effect?

Attention on the main object may weaken

Positive shape is the main object or filled form in an artwork. Negative shape is the surrounding empty or open area. Both have visual weight, so the viewer’s attention depends on how they are balanced. If the main object is weak while the surrounding negative area feels very heavy, the eye may be pulled away from the subject. The object can then lose emphasis even though it is still present.

Option A is correct because a weak positive shape may make the main object less noticeable or less dominant. The negative shape does not literally disappear, and the composition does not remain unchanged. A strong composition can intentionally use a large empty area, but it must still guide attention effectively. Here, the wording says the negative shape is heavy and the main form is weak, so the most likely result is reduced focus on the main object.

This is a Class 9 Art Education question. Chapter: Elements of Art. Topic: Shape.