Transcript line.ppt

Line
Element of Art
7 Elements
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Line
Color
Value
Shape
Space
Form
Texture
Line
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Element of Art (EOA ) that is the path of a
moving point through space.
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It takes movement to make a line, our eyes
follow it’s movement.
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Eye
follows
line
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Artists use line to lead
the viewers eye
through a piece of
work.
Implied Lines
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A series of points that
the viewer’s eyes
automatically connect.
Suggested lines
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Vertical Lines
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Move straight up and
down
Parallel to the edge of the
page
Strength
Power
Dignity
Poise
Stiffness
Formality
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Horizontal Lines
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Parallel to the horizon
Peace, rest, quiet
Tranquility
Stability
Boring
Static
Permanence, solidarity
Content, relaxed,
calm
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Piet Mondrian
Broadway Boogie-Woogie
Diagonal Lines
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Slant
Between a vertical and
horizontal line
Uneasiness, unsteadiness
Rising, falling
Uncomfortable
Activity
Instability
Tension
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Ansel Adams
Zigzag
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Made from a combination of diagonal lines.
The diagonals form angles and change
direction suddenly.
Confusion
Excitement
Nervousness
Most movement
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Curved Lines
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Change direction
gradually.
Movement
Activity
Degree of the curve can
change – slight or intense.
Less of a curve = calmer
Spiral curves = hypnotic
and draw eyes to the
center
Used in decorative arts
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Vincent van Gogh
Paul Klee
“A line is a point going for a walk”
How can we change a line????
FIVE LINE VARIATIONS: (what are they?)
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Line Variation
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Length
Width
Texture
Direction
Degree of Curve
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Contour Line