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