LineElement of Art

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.

Vertical Lines Move straight up and

down Parallel to the edge of the

page Strength Power Dignity Poise Stiffness Formality

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

Diagonal Lines Slant Between a vertical and

horizontal line Uneasiness, unsteadiness Rising, falling Uncomfortable Activity Instability Tension 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

Curved Lines 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 Not really there but

guide the eye or organize the image

Things is row….implied line

Zigzag Made from a combination of diagonal lines.

The diagonals form angles and change direction suddenly.

Confusion Excitement Nervousness Most movement

What kind of lines do you see here?

Leading Lines

are lines within

an image that

leads the eye

to another

point in the image,

or occasionally,

out of the image

Leading Lines

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