1. LINE
A power point presentation by R. Britt
Klein Collins High School

2. Lines connecting boundaries that separate one area from another.
Contour Lines
Lines connecting boundaries that
separate one area from another.
Outline only.

3. *Outline of a shape,usually a profile
Silhouette
*Outline of a shape,usually a profile
portrait, filled with a solid color.

4. *A work of art made by glueing
Collage
*A work of art made by glueing
pieces of different materials, pictures,
or individual drawings to a flat surface.

5. *An element of art that refers to the
Line
*An element of art that refers to the
path of a moving point through space.

6. *Lines that are always bending and changing direction gradually.
Curved Lines
*Lines that are always bending and
changing direction gradually.
Express movement in a graceful,
flowing way.

7. Diagonal
*Lines that slant.
Signal action and
excitement.

8. Lines made from combined diagonal lines.
Zig - Zag Lines
Lines made from combined diagonal
lines.
Can change direction suddenly.
Creates a feeling of confusion.

9. *Lines that run up and down. Show dignity, formality, and strength.
Vertical Lines

10. Lines that run parallel to the ground (left to right).
Horizontal Lines
Lines that run parallel to the ground
(left to right).
Appear to be at rest.

11. *Principle of art used to create the look and feel of action.
Movement
*Principle of art
used to create the
look and feel of action.
Guides the viewer’s
eye throughout the
work of art.

12. Principle of design that
Rhythm
Principle of design that
repeats elements to create
the illusion of movement.

13. Visual rhythm created by repeating wavy lines.
Flowing Rhythm
Visual rhythm created by repeating
wavy lines.

14. Artwork in which no objects can
Non Objective Art
Artwork in which no objects can
be readily identified.

15. Although lines can vary in appearance,
Line Facts
Although lines can vary in appearance,
they are considered one – dimensional
and are measured by length.
Lines can have different lengths, widths, textures, directions, and degree of curve.