Line

 A mark or stroke made with a pen, pencil, tool, etc., on a surface.  A line can be straight, zig zagged, loopy, dotted, or implied.

 an intricate combination of paths or passages in which it is difficult to find one's way or to reach the exit.

In Greek mythology, Greek mythology, the Labyrinth was an elaborate structure designed and built by the legendary artificer Daedalus for King Minos of Crete. Its function was to hold the Minotaur, a mythical creature that was half man and half bull and was eventually killed by the Athenian hero Thesus. Daedalus had made the Labyrinth so cunningly that he himself could barely escape it after he built it. Theseus was aided by Ariadne, who provided him with a skein of thread, literally the "clew", or "clue", so he could find his way out again.

 Prehistoric labyrinths are believed to have served as traps for malevolent spirits or as defined paths for ritual dances.  In medieval times, the labyrinth symbolized a hard path to God with a clearly defined center (God) and one entrance (birth).  Labyrinths can be thought of as symbolic forms of pilgrimage; people can walk the path, ascending toward salvation or enlightenment. Many people could not afford to travel to holy sites and lands, so labyrinths and prayer substituted for such travel. Later, the religious significance of labyrinths faded, and they served primarily for entertainment.

 Many newly made labyrinths exist today, in churches and parks. Labyrinths are used by modern mystics to help achieve a contemplative state. Walking among the turnings, one loses track of direction and of the outside world, and thus quiets the mind.  The Labyrinth Society provides a locator for modern labyrinths all over the world.

 Find 20 examples of line in magazines and align 12 of them to create a labyrinth.  Your labyrinth should have a clear beginning, end, and continuous path.  Your labyrinth should be interesting!  If your pieces have a theme, you get extra credit!

 Find 20 examples of line in magazines  Cut the line examples out in 3x4” rectangles  Use 12 of you line examples for the final project  Arrange lines so that they intersect and interact with each other to make 1 continuous line (if having trouble there can be 2 lines but that’s it)  Rectangles are to be placed 3 columns across and 4 rows down  Rectangles are EXACTLY 3x4” (the same size) and cut out neatly with smooth edges  All 12 rectangles are glued down evenly apart and centered with a 2” border  Name, class, and period are written on tape and placed on the back on your project along with your assessment