also known as a dot that went for a walk.. line defines shape and form. for example, look at this...
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LINE: A CONTINUOUS MARKAlso known as a dot that went for a walk.
Line defines shape and form. For example, look at this outline map.
Even though this image consists of a few lines, we can easily see the shape. We might not know the color or texture but we immediately recognize it as a house.
Draw an outline drawing on your worksheet in the space provided. You may use a stencil.
3 CATEGORIES OF LINE
Actual Implied Psychic
ACTUAL LINE
The physical line which can vary greatly in weight, character and design.
Let’s take a closer look at actual lines.
STRAIGHT LINES
Vertical lines can represent stability, rigidness or length
Horizontal lines can represent a horizon or width Diagonal lines can represent loss of control,
falling, or a point of convergence (two things coming together)
Zigzag lines can represent movement, intensity, or sharpness
Draw examples of straight lines on your worksheet in the space provided.
CURVED LINES
Circular lines can represent expansion, volume, or add soft edges to an image
Wavy lines can represent waves or a flowing motion
Spiral lines can add visual interest or create illusions
Draw examples of curved lines on your worksheet.
THICK AND THIN LINES
Thin lines can appear frail or light Thick lines appear bold, strong or represent
anger Well defined lines make the image sharp and
clean Lines that fade out seem unfinished or smooth
and soft
Draw examples of thin and thick lines on your worksheet
IMPLIED LINE Created by positioning a series of
points so that the eye connects them.
OTHER IMPLIED LINE EXAMPLES
Draw an implied shape in the space provided on your worksheet.
Let’s review! Actual or Implied?
A B
CE
D
CHECK YOUR ANSWERS
A = Actual B = Implied C = Actual D = Actual E = Implied
READY TO MOVE ON?
Now that you have learned about actual and implied lines, lets look at the last category for lines, psychic line.
PSYCHIC LINE
No real line is present
However a connection is made between two or more points that the eyes follow to create a visual path.
The Fortune Teller by Georges de La Tour
The eyes looking and finger pointing into the distance want us to continue the visual path and look over our right shoulder to see what is there.
NOW IT IS YOUR TURN
Draw an arrow pointing at an object to create a visual path on your worksheet.
THE 3 CATEGORIES FOR LINES ARE ACTUAL, IMPLIED AND PSYCHIC
SHOW YOUR WORK During the class time remaining, create an
image using actual lines in the space provided. Color your image using colored pencils or markers.