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Space is the three-dimensional extent in which objects have a relative position and direction. Many philosophical questions about space have arisen through time. It has been posited that space is absolute, existing permanently and independently whether or not anything occupies it; others state space to be a collection of relations between objects, given by their distance and direction from one another. It has also been described, along with time, as elements of a framework that humans use to structure their experience. Space can make an impression when it is filled, as in a room in a temple with relics to worship. It can be enclosed and ornamented, as in a room with wall paintings or carvings. It can be left empty in order to affect the viewer, as in a large room in which one would feel dwarfed.

--Samantha Beik

Space is the area around, between or within objects in the artwork (Art Dictionary Online). Space is crucial in a depiction when one tries to balance the objects in the piece, as well as contribute to the depiction's fluidity. It is with the use of space that an artist is able to manipulate his artwork, adding effects and dimension in the area give. In the Panathenaic frieze, the designer used the space given in each section to create a more fluid motion. In addition, the designer is able to create more "noisy" or tranquil scenes, by clumping figures together, or spreading them apart.

--Richard Ramirez