Line and Rhythm Flashcards
Line
The formal element that is characterized by length & direction.
Implied Lines
Created by positioning a series of various intervals that the eye tends to connect.
Mental/Physical Lines
A mental connection between two distant points or shapes.
Actual Lines
Define the contour of shapes and suggests or implies feelings.
Horizontal Lines
Convey quietude, restfulness, repose.
Gesture Line
Used to convey energy or movement
Contour Line
Used to describe he edges of a form
Line Direction
Depending on their Directions, lines can convey various feelings.
Diagonal Lines
Convey Dynamism, action, drama, energy.
Organizational Line
Used to record positions and placement of objects.
Vertical Lines
Convey potential for activity and growth.
Intersecting Grid Lines
Convey stasis and stability.
Line Quality
Quality of line can illicit different feelings and emotions.
Thin, curvy, and light lines
convey whimsy and playfulness.
Soft, delicate, and sensitive lines
convey quietude, restfulness, repose.
