LineElement of Art

7 Elements Line Color Value Shape Space Form Texture

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.

Eye follows line

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

Implied Lines A series of points that

the viewer’s eyes automatically connect.

Suggested lines Draw some now…

Vertical Lines Move straight up and

down Parallel to the edge of the

page Strength Power Dignity Poise Stiffness Formality Draw some now…

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

Piet Mondrian

Broadway Boogie-Woogie

Diagonal Lines Slant Between a vertical and

horizontal line Uneasiness, unsteadiness Rising, falling Uncomfortable Activity Instability Tension Draw some now….

Ansel Adams

Zigzag Made from a combination of diagonal lines.

The diagonals form angles and change direction suddenly.

Confusion Excitement Nervousness Most movement Draw some now….

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

Vincent van Gogh

Paul Klee“A line is a point going for a walk”

How can we change a line????

FIVE LINE VARIATIONS: (what are they?)

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Line Variation Length Width Texture Direction Degree of Curve

Draw some now….

Contour Line