Elements of Art

LINE

What defines a LINE? A line connects two points and can go on

forever. It is made by a pointed tool such as a pen, crayon, marker, paint brush, etc.

It can create shapes, texture, and variety in art depending on how it is used.

It can also create a sense of depth depending on how thick or thin you make them.

What is the difference between real and implied lines?

Real lines are the ones that we draw and the ones that are the most known.

Implied lines are created through the sense of the line being there. Ex: color, value, dotted

REAL IMPLIED

How can a simple line create a sense of depth?

LINES have different thicknesses that artists call their weight. Thick lines are heavy and thin line are light.

-Heavily Weighted Lines = objects coming forward.

-Lightly Weighted Lines = object receding (going back).

Here the peacock’s body has a heavily weighted line (drawn darker) and the feathers are drawn lighter so they seem to recede.

Emotional lines? What’s that! All lines have a sense of emotion or convey

a feeling:

Emotional Line Design

Vertical

Horizontal

Diagonal

Spiral

Parallel

ZigZag

Vertical Lines Create a sense of

growth or height

In fashion vertical lines create a long and lean silhouette

Horizontal Lines Create a sense of

relaxation

Stagnant to the eye and sometimes boring

Diagonal Lines Create a sense of

Tension with the edges of the paper

Exciting!!

Spiral Lines Create a sense of

infinity/never ending movement

Feminine and graceful s-curves

Parallel Lines Create a sense of

excitement

Fast moving eye

Zig-Zag Lines Create a sense of

chaos

Fast moving eye

Emotional Line DesignWhat kind of lines are being used?

•Diagonal: creates a sense of tension and excitement

•Spiral: creates a sense of infinity

Emotional Line Design

What kind of lines are being used?

•Vertical: creates a sense of sturdiness and strength

•Horizontal: creates a sense of rest/relaxation

Parallel: creates a sense if speed