Line Element of Art 7 Elements Line n
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Line Element of Art
7 Elements Line n Color n Value n Shape n Space n Form n Texture n
Line n Element of Art (EOA ) that is the path of a moving point through space. n It takes movement to make a line, our eyes follow it’s movement.
n Eye follows line
n Artists use line to lead the viewers eye through a piece of work.
Implied Lines n n n A series of points that the viewer’s eyes automatically connect. Suggested lines Draw some now…
Vertical Lines n n n n n Move straight up and down Parallel to the edge of the page Strength Power Dignity Poise Stiffness Formality Draw some now…
Horizontal Lines n n n n n Parallel to the horizon Peace, rest, quiet Tranquility Stability Boring Static Permanence, solidarity Content, relaxed, calm Draw some now….
n Piet Mondrian
Broadway Boogie-Woogie
Diagonal Lines n n n n n Slant Between a vertical and horizontal line Uneasiness, unsteadiness Rising, falling Uncomfortable Activity Instability Tension Draw some now….
Ansel Adams
Zigzag Made from a combination of diagonal lines. The diagonals form angles and change direction suddenly. n Confusion n Excitement n Nervousness n Most movement n Draw some now…. n
Curved Lines n n n n Change direction gradually. Movement Activity Degree of the curve can change – slight or intense. Less of a curve = calmer Spiral curves = hypnotic and draw eyes to the center Used in decorative arts
n Vincent van Gogh
Paul Klee “A line is a point going for a walk”
How can we change a line? ? FIVE LINE VARIATIONS: (what are they? ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Line Variation n Length Width Texture Direction Degree of Curve n Draw some now…. n n
n Contour Line
- The technique of using crossed lines for shading
- Sharp, jagged, graceful, smooth
- It is lines that change direction gradually
- Elements of art cube
- Expressive lines
- Art elements line
- Difference between signal element and data element
- Signal element vs data element
- Elements of art: color
- 5 basic elements of arts
- What is the most expressive element of art
- Value art element
- Space element of art
- Six element of art
- Element of art
- What are the building blocks of art
- Line shape space
- Element and principles of art
- The relative size of different elements of an artwork
- The basic element of art
- Plane design element