Lines Flashcards
(23 cards)
An element of art that is the path of a moving point through space.
Line
A line that shows or creates the outer edges of a shape is an
Outline
They vary in appearance with differing lengths, widths, textures, directions, and degree of curve, they are considered one-dimensional and are measured by length.
Line
It is also used by an artist to control the viewer’s eye movement.
Line
defines the edges and surface ridges of an object.
Contour line
It creates a boundary separating one area from another.
Contour line
When drawing this let your eyes follow the contour of the object you are drawing. Move the pencil at the same speed as your eyes. Do not lift the pencil from the paper. The line should be continuous. Draw slowly.
Contour line
It is an expressive movement.
Gesture
The purpose of it is to capture the feeling or the motion. It uses very little detail.
Gesture drawing
Lines showing it are drawn quickly. They should be sketched freely and loosely – even recklessly – in order to capture the movement. Unlike contours, they represent the interior of an object. It may look like scribbles at first, but this is acceptable. Concentrate on showing position and movement.
Gesture
The word means beautiful handwriting. It is often associated with Asian writing and art. In China and Japan, it is used to form characters that represent the language
Calligraphy
They can represent an idea, an object, or a verbal sound. The Chinese and Japanese use the same types and brushstrokes in their paintings.
Calligraphy
They lines are usually made with brushstrokes that change from thin to thick in one stroke. To make a thin line, use the tip of the brush. As you press on the brush and more of it touches the paper, the line becomes wider.
Calligraphy
are static, or inactive. They run up and down and are used to convey height, stability and dignity.
Vertical lines
Artists use them to show stiffness, and formality and sometimes an ethereal quality.
Vertical lines
are also static. They express feelings of peace, rest, quiet, and also stability. They give a feeling permanence
Horizontal lines
express a sense of movement in a fluid way. How much activity they express depends on the type and direction of the line.
Curved lines
The less active the line, the calmer the feeling. They are often used in decorative arts to suggest a feeling of luxury.
Curved lines
express a sense of action movement creating tension and or drama, activity, and excitement.
Diagonal lines
are suggested lines, a series of points that the viewer’s eyes automatically connect
Implied lines
A series of dots or dashes, a line of machine stitches, or a trail of wet footprints can create an implied line.
Implied lines
is the technique of crossed lines for shading. The lines may be parallel or they may cross one anothe
Cross hatching
It is an imaginary line from a figure’s eyes to a viewed object. It can help direct your attention from one part of a design to another.
Line of sigh
