The relationship between an object and the background on which it is portrayed is referred to as the:
A) figure and ground.
B) subject and contrast.
C) figure and contrast.
D) subject and background.

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The relationship between an object and the background on which it is portrayed is referred to as figure and ground. This means that the object ('figure') is separated from the background ('ground') and can be clearly distinguished.

The Relationship Between an Object and the Background on Which