1. The Element of …
LINE
…the path of a moving point through space.

2. Why are lines so important to art?
Lines lead a viewer’s eyes into, around, and out of visual images.
Why are lines so important to artists?
Piet Mondrian

3. OUTLINE A line that shows or creates the outer edges of a shape.
(Hint: A coloring book drawing)

4. Implied Lines
A series of points that the viewer’s eyes automatically connect.

5. Line of Sight
-An implied line based on the direction of a subject’s gaze in a piece of art.
Wyeth
Christina’s World
1948

7. Kinds of Lines
~Vertical
~Horizontal
~Diagonal
~Zigzag
~Curved

8. VERTICAL Vertical Lines-Lines that move up and down
Examples: You, when you stand tall
Skyscrapers
How they are used:
~Makes low ceilings seem high
~Short people seem taller
Feelings they create:
stabile, strong
VERTICAL

9. HORIZONTAL
Horizontal Lines- lines that move left to right and are parallel to the horizon.
Horizon Line- where the eye perceives the meeting of land/water and sky.
Examples: You, when you are lying down.
Where the wall and floor meet.
Feelings: Rest, peace, relaxation

10. Diagonal Lines
Diagonal Lines- slanted lines between vertical and horizontal lines.
Feelings: Instability

11. ZIGZAG LINES Zigzag Lines- Combination of diagonal lines
Feelings: Confusion

12. CURVED LINES Curved Lines- Lines that change direction gradually.
Feelings: Activity, Luxurious
CURVED LINES

13. 5 Ways Lines Vary Length 2.Width 3. Direction
4.Texture 5. Degree of Curve

14. Contour Drawing
A contour drawing defines the edges and surface ridges of an object, making it appear 3-dimensional.

15. Blind Modified Contour Drawing
During a BLIND contour drawing you may NOT look at your drawing. Do NOT lift your pencil.
Modified
A MODIFIED contour drawing you can look at your drawing. Still do NOT lift your pencil.

16. A gesture drawing is created with expressive line movement that captures a feeling of movement.
Hint: Draw lines loosely, freely, and quickly.
Gesture Drawing

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