1. Horizontal, Vertical, Diagonal, Curved, ZigZag
Types of Line
Horizontal, Vertical, Diagonal, Curved, ZigZag

2. Line Lines surround us everywhere.
It is in the curve of an s or where two walls meet at a corner.
Definition of line is: A path of a dot through space.

3. Horizontal Line Suggest peace and quiet Seem to be at rest
Romantic Landscape
Creator:
Duncanson, Robert S.
Fantasy Art: Landscape

4. Vertical Line Vertical lines run up and down. Stand at attention
Artists use vertical line to show strength and permanence.

5. Diagonal Line Straight lines that slant.
Suggest a sense of movement and excitement
Seem to be rising or falling.

6. Curved Line Change direction little by little.
Express movement but in a more graceful way.

7. ZigZag
Formed by joining several diagonals that move in different directions.
Create Confusion
Suggest action or nervous excitement.

8. Line Quality Line quality is the unique character of any line
Described by smoothness, roughness, thinness, thickness.
The two things that change line quality are: the tool used and pressure of the artist’s hand.

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