In which condition will the empty inner part of a shape also be considered part of design?

When it works as a negative shape and balances the composition

The empty area inside a shape can be treated as a negative shape when it actively contributes to the composition. A hole, opening, or cut-out is not merely an absence of material; its outline and size affect balance, contrast, rhythm, and the way the surrounding form is understood. Artists can use this inner space to make a design lighter or to create a clear visual relationship among parts.

For example, the opening inside a ring or the gap in a letter can balance a solid area elsewhere in the composition. It must have a meaningful visual relationship with the object and the overall arrangement. It is not automatically a mistake, and it does not describe the price of paper. Therefore, option A is correct because inner negative shape can help balance the composition.

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