1. LINE
Element of Art

2. In art the word LINE is used to describe long, thin marks, and there are many examples that fit this meaning.
LINE

3. DESCRIPTIVE LINES are lines that help us understand what we are seeing
DESCRIPTIVE LINES are lines that help us understand what we are seeing. They include outlines, contour lines, single lines, and hatching.
IMPLIED LINES are lines that suggest an edge rather than clearly defining one. They occur where textures, colors, and values change at edges of shapes in artwork.
EXPRESSIVE LINES are lines that send us messages about what the artist wants his or her work to make us feel.
LINE

4. What feeling do these lines convey?

5. Write a list of words describing these lines.

6. Pablo Picasso was adept with line
Pablo Picasso was adept with line. He could create an image with just a few strokes. How would you describe the lines he is using?
LINE

7. The lines and shapes on this road map are symbols
The lines and shapes on this road map are symbols. Can you think of other instances in daily life where lines are understood to be symbols?
LINE

8. The most basic kind of descriptive line is an OUTLINE
The most basic kind of descriptive line is an OUTLINE. An outline is a line that surrounds a shape.
only outer edges of the shapes are defined
lines are usually the same thickness throughout
DESCRIPTIVE LINE

9. CONTOUR lines also define the outer edges of shapes
CONTOUR lines also define the outer edges of shapes. Unlike outlines, however, contour lines…
vary in thickness and darkness
give a greater sense of depth to the object
DESCRIPTIVE LINE

10. Why might an artist drawing a person’s portrait choose to use contour line rather than outline?
DESCRIPTIVE LINE

11. DESCRIPTIVE LINE STRAIGHT descriptive lines
horizontal, vertical, and diagonal
can be a continuous line or a broken line such as a dotted line.
DESCRIPTIVE LINE

12. DESCRIPTIVE LINE CURVED descriptive lines
Free and random placement, spiral, wavy, scroll
DESCRIPTIVE LINE

13. ZIGZAG descriptive lines
Jagged and/or pointed
DESCRIPTIVE LINE

14. INDIVIDUAL LINES can be used to describe letters, numbers or objects.
often called CALLIGRAPHY
INDIVIDUAL LINES

15. HATCHING / CROSSHATCHING
Some lines describe value through shading.
closely spaced, parallel lines are called HATCHING
hatching lines that cross, which make a more solid shadow, are called CROSSHATCHING
HATCHING / CROSSHATCHING

16. Some lines are not seen, at least not in the usual way
Some lines are not seen, at least not in the usual way. They are IMPLIED LINES.
Lines can be implied by edges, closure, and lines of sight.
An EDGE exists where one shape ends and another begins.
IMPLIED LINES

17. Lines are also used by artists to express feelings and ideas are called EXPRESSIVE LINES.

18. LINES Lines suggest movement & personality Horizontal: Vertical lines:
calmness, peace, repose, quiet, stability
Vertical lines:
rigid, strength, static, uprightness
Diagonal lines:
tension, energy, striving, movement towards somewhere
Curved lines:
gracefulness, relaxed, ease, comfort, flowing movement
Jagged lines:
nervousness, awkwardness, aggressiveness or wildness
Hard dark:
clearly defined, strength, precision, confidence
Soft blurred:
delicate, sensitive, timid, weakness
LINES

19. LINES Lines show variety Varying Direction & Position: VaryingWidth:
Varying Length:
Varying Texture:
Varying Degree of Curvature: