3. Key Terms Line Dimension Implied line Value Cross hatching Gesture

4. Line The path of a moving point through space

6. Horizontal lines

7. Vertical lines

8. Diagonal Lines

9. Zigzag lines

10. Curved Lines

11. The expressive value of line Vertical lines are static or inactive, they appear to be at rest. They express stability. Horizontal lines are static, they express feelings of peace, rest and quiet. Curved lines express activity, due to their changing direction. The less active the line the calmer the feeling Diagonal lines express instability, tension, activity and excitement. Zigzag lines create confusion, excitement and nervousness.

17. Contour line Defines the edges and surface ridges of an object

21. dimension

22. Dimension The amount of space an object takes up in one direction

25. Value Describes the darkness or lightness of an object (this can also be used to define the dimension of an object)

26. Techniques Using lines to create value Cross hatching Hatching Stippling Shading

27. Cross hatching

28. hatching

29. Stippling

30. shading gesture

31. Gesture An expressive movement

35. Implied Lines Series of points that the viewer’s eyes connect A good artist will use implied lines to lead the viewer through a pieces of artwork. Implied lines connect the foreground, mid-ground and background.

36. foreground, mid-ground, background

37. How does the artist use implied lines in the following examples?

41. On Review What is line? What is dimension? What is implied line? What is value? What is crosshatching? What is gesture?

42. THE ASSIGNMENT