Which option creates a depth layer in form and composition?

A clear large form in the foreground and a lighter small form in the background

The governing concept is visual depth created through relative scale, clarity, and value. A foreground object usually appears larger and more clearly defined because it is perceived as nearer. A background object can appear smaller, lighter, and less sharply described, suggesting greater distance. Option A combines these cues and therefore creates a readable depth layer in the composition. Option B removes relative differences, so the forms tend to appear equally flat or equally near. Option C provides too little spatial information because neither overlap nor value change helps the eye establish order. Option D makes the background compete aggressively with the foreground and may confuse the intended spatial hierarchy. Depth is not produced by size alone; several consistent cues must support the same front-to-back reading.

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