Chapter 4: LINE
*Art Talk Text Book (Link for Art Talk/Glencoe available on Teacher Website)
Line Notes: (If you missed the first week of class you will need to copy these notes onto a
lined sheet of paper or print)
What is line?
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A connection between two points. _______________________
A point in motion
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A series of adjacent points. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Definition of Line
Line: an element of art that is the path of a moving point through space
5 Types of Line
Horizontal lines: are parallel to the horizon (draw horizontal lines)
Vertical lines: go straight up and down (draw vertical lines)
Curved lines: change direction gradually (draw curved lines)
Diagonal lines: slant at an angle (draw diagonal lines)
Zigzag lines: are made of a combination of diagonal lines (draw zigzag lines)
Line variations : (Draw examples from book, in class only not available online)
1)Length
2)Thickness
3)Texture
4)Direction
5)Degree of Curve
Emotions of Line
Line
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Vertical
Horizontal
Feeling
 dignity, poise, stiffness & formality
 peace, rest, quiet & stability
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Diagonal
Curved
Zigzag
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Instability, tension, activity & excitement
Activity, hypnotic, luxury
Confusion, extremely activite, excitement &
nervousness
Implied lines: a series of points that the viewer’s eyes automatically connect. Implied lines are suggested, not real
Contour lines: a line that defines the edges and surface ridges of an object
Outline: a line that shows or creates the outer edges of a shape