1. Line

2. Line can be described as a continuous mark on a surface.

3. Lines lead the eye.

4. A line can be an actual line

5. Or an implied line.

6. This piece by Keith Haring shows the use of Line

7. Keith Haring

9. Keith Haring drawing on the subway walls

10. Keith Haring

24. Line Line is an important Element of Art. Imagine how difficult it would be to create a drawing or a design without using lines.

25. Kathe Kollwitz (German)1867-1945, Self-Portrait Kathe Kollwitz was a German artist during World War I and II.

26. Kathe Kollwitz (German)1867-1945, Self-Portrait She married a doctor who worked with the poor.

27. Kathe Kollwitz (German)1867-1945, Self-Portrait Kollowitz lost both her son and grandson in the wars.

28. What emotion do you think Kollowitz was trying to convey in her work?

29. Notice the way she uses lines carved into this woodcut to create the texture of this print. The direction of the lines follow the contour of her face. Why do you think Kollwitz chose to integrate these heavy lines into her portrait?

30. This is called a "mola” and is created by the Kuna Indians of Panama.

32. Fish Motif.

34. monkey motif Notice the important role Line plays in the overall look of these pieces.

35. Notice the kinds of lines that were used (Dotted, diagonal, geometric, thick, thin, broken, decorative)

36. There are basically 4 different types of line

37. Vertical Lines move the eye up and down. Vertical lines represent: Dignity Formality Height Strength

41. Horizontal lines move the eye across, from side to side. Horizontal lines represent: Comfort Restfulness Calm Quiet

45. Curved lines move the eye in a curving motion. Curved lines are seen as: Graceful Luxurious Some activity

51. Diagonal lines move the eye across the diagonal. Diagonal lines represent: Action Movement Tension Excitement

53. A subset of diagonal lines is zig-zag lines. Zig-zag lines move the eye with a quick change of direction. Zig-zag lines represent: Action Movement Tension Excitement Confusion

55. Vertical Horizontal Curved Diagional Zig-zag

56. Lines can be thick, thin, thick and thin, parallel, broken and intertwined. What is important to remember is that lines lead the eye.