1. Line Element of Art

2. Line Element of Art (EOA ) that is the path of a moving point through space. It takes movement to make a line, our eyes follow it’s movement.

3. Vertical Lines Move straight up and down Parallel to the edge of the page Strength Power Dignity Poise Stiffness Formality

4. Horizontal Lines Parallel to the horizon Peace, rest, quiet Tranquility Stability Boring Static Permanence, solidarity Content, relaxed, calm Draw some now….

5. Diagonal Lines Slant Between a vertical and horizontal line Uneasiness, unsteadiness Rising, falling Uncomfortable Activity Instability Tension Draw some now….

6. Curved Lines Change direction gradually. Movement Activity Degree of the curve can change – slight or intense. Less of a curve = calmer Spiral curves = hypnotic and draw eyes to the center Used in decorative arts

7. Curved Lines Eye follows line

8. Artists use line to lead the viewers eye through a piece of work.

9. Implied Lines A series of points that the viewer’s eyes automatically connect. Suggested lines Not really there but guide the eye or organize the image

10. Things is row….implied line

11. Zigzag Made from a combination of diagonal lines. The diagonals form angles and change direction suddenly. Confusion Excitement Nervousness Most movement

12. What kind of lines do you see here?

13. Leading Lines are lines within an image that leads the eye to another point in the image, or occasionally, out of the image

14. Leading Lines

15. How can we change a line???? FIVE LINE VARIATIONS: (what are they?) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

16. Line Variation Length Width Texture Direction Degree of Curve