Art Talk 2005 by Glencoe/McGraw-Hill The Element of Line What is Line?
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Art Talk 2005 by Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
The Element of Line
What is Line?
•Line - element of art
that is the path of
a moving point
through space.
•Line leads the
viewers’ eye through
the artwork.
•How is line used
in this art piece?
Yvonne Jacquette. Town of Skowhegan, Maine V. 1988. Oil on canvas
Artists create lines on paper with a
pencil or with a stick in wet clay.
Line can be found
in nature, too.
In these examples it is easy to
identify line because length is the
most important dimension.
Draw the lines you see.
What edges and lines do you
see?
Draw the edges and lines
needed to create a line
drawing of this dogwood
blossom.
Does your drawing look something like this?
Implied line was
used to create a
sense of
movement.
How many sets
of nine shapes
can you find
that create
implied lines? Abrasha. Hanukkah Menorah. 1995. Fabricated stainless steel, silver, and gold.
Curved
Change direction
gradually
Kinds of Lines
Vertical
Straight up &
down
Horizontal
Parallel to horizon
Diagonals
slant
Zigzag
Combo of diagonals
Line Variation
Length
Width
Texture
Direction
Degree of curve
Additional Lines
• Define edges and surface ridges of an object (inside details)
Contour
• Shows or creates the outer edges of a shape
Outline
• Series of points that the viewer’s eye automatically connect
Implied
Reginald Neal
Square of Three —
Yellow and Black, 1964.
“OP” Art - Optical Illusions
Appear to move
Confusing to look at
May make you feel
dizzy
Optical Illusions in Art by Alexander Sturgis
Line Direction
Grey spots
seem to
appear
where the
white lines
cross.
Look Close
Add
Color
Expressive Qualities
Vertical
Static or Inactive
Dignity
Poise
Stiffness
Formality
Horizontal
Static
Peace, rest, quiet & stability
Content
Relaxed
Calm
Zigzag
Confusion
Excitement
Nervousness
Indicated by direction
Horizontal less active
Diagonal
Instability
Tension
Excitement
Uncomfortable
Two meet=
more stable
Curved
Activity
Hypnotic
Decorative
Luxury
Less active = calmer feeling
Contour Line Project
1. Use continuous line to draw your face. (newsprint 9X12)
Include all details Wrinkles, frown lines, scars
2. Have art approved to choose best.
3. Scribble on back.
4. Arrange on white paper (9X12)
5. Transfer face by tracing
Bleed off edges.
Hand continued – 100 pt.
1. Opt 1 Complete a contour line self-portrait using sharpie marker and colored pencils. Create an emphasis (focal point) by changing width, length and/or direction of the lines.
o You should think about details you want to stand out over other areas.
o Use expressive lines behind or in and around face and hair
2. Opt 2 Complete art by using sharpie, color pencils and create an emphasis by changing size, thickness and style of text.
o You should think about details you want to stand out over other areas.
o Add text: Using either words that describe you or a poem.
Student Artwork
Alicja Chrena
Grade 12, Continuous Line.
Evaluation & VA Standards
Evaluation
Equal value
• Craftsmanship, creativity, effort & directions
Standards
Artistic Perception
• 1.1 Use principles to analyze & write about visual
aspects of student’s art
Creative Expression
• 2.1 Solve a visual art problem with effective use of
elements and principles.
Composition Book
Collect examples of images from
magazines demonstrating the various
lines, glue into your composition books
and label:
Kinds of Line: Vertical, Horizontal,
Zigzag, Diagonal & Curved
Line Variations: Length, Width,
Direction, Texture, Degree of Curve
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