1. Art Talk 2005 by Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
4/22/2017
The Element of Line
What is Line?
Art Talk by Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
Art Talk by Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

2. that is the path of a moving point through space.
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 Oil on canvas

3. Draw the lines you see.
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.

4. 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?

5. 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 Fabricated stainless steel, silver, and gold.

6. Kinds of Lines Horizontal Vertical Zigzag Curved Diagonals
Parallel to horizon
Vertical
Straight up & down
Zigzag
Combo of diagonals
Curved
Change direction gradually
Diagonals
slant

7. Line Variation
Length
Direction
Width
Degree of curve
Texture

8. Additional Lines
Contour
Define edges and surface ridges of an object (inside details)
Outline
Shows or creates the outer edges of a shape
Implied
Series of points that the viewer’s eye automatically connect

9. “OP” Art - Optical Illusions
Appear to move
Confusing to look at
May make you feel dizzy
Reginald Neal
Square of Three — Yellow and Black, 1964.

10. Optical Illusions in Art by Alexander Sturgis
Line Direction
Optical Illusions in Art by Alexander Sturgis

11. Grey spots seem to appear where the white lines cross.

12. Look Close
Add Color

13. Peace, rest, quiet & stability
Expressive Qualities
Vertical
Static or Inactive
Stiffness
Dignity
Formality
Poise
Horizontal
Peace, rest, quiet & stability
Static
Content
Relaxed
Calm

14. Indicated by direction Horizontal less active Diagonal Instability
Zigzag
Confusion
Nervousness
Excitement
Indicated by direction
Horizontal less active
Diagonal
Instability
Uncomfortable
Tension
more stable
Two meet=
Curved
Activity
Hypnotic
Decorative
Luxury
Less active = calmer feeling

15. Contour Line Project
Use continuous line to draw your face. (newsprint 9X12)
Include all details
Wrinkles, frown lines, scars
Have art approved to choose best.
Scribble on back.
Arrange on white paper (9X12)
Transfer face by tracing
Bleed off edges.

16. Hand continued – 100 pt.
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.
You should think about details you want to stand out over other areas.
Use expressive lines behind or in and around face and hair
Opt 2 Complete art by using sharpie, color pencils and create an emphasis by changing size, thickness and style of text.
Add text: Using either words that describe you or a poem.

17. Student Artwork
Alicja Chrena
Grade 12, Continuous Line.

18. Evaluation & VA Standards
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.

19. 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