key terms line dimension implied line value cross hatching gesture

Key Terms

LineDimensionImplied line

ValueCross hatching

Gesture

LineThe path of a moving point

through space

TYPES OF LINES

Horizontal lines

Vertical lines

Diagonal Lines

Zigzag lines

Curved Lines

The expressive value of line

Vertical lines are static or inactive, they appear to be at rest. They express stability.

Horizontal lines are static, they express feelings of peace, rest and quiet.

Curved lines express activity, due to their changing direction. The less active the line the calmer the feeling

Diagonal lines express instability, tension, activity and excitement.

Zigzag lines create confusion, excitement and nervousness.

WHAT TYPE OF LINE IS IT? WHY DO YOU THINK THIS?

WHAT IS AN EXAMPLE OF A TYPE OF LINE?

WHAT VALUE CAN IT EXPRESS?

Contour lineDefines the edges and

surface ridges of an object

dimension

Dimension

The amount of space an object takes up in one

direction

WHAT DOES A CONTOUR LINE DEFINE?

WHAT IS DIMENSION IN ART?

Value

Describes the darkness or lightness of an object

(this can also be used to define the dimension of an object)

TechniquesUsing lines to create value

Cross hatching

Hatching

Stippling

Shading

Cross hatching

hatching

Stippling

shading

gesture

Gesture

An expressive movement

WHAT IS A GESTURE DRAWING? WHAT TYPE OF LINE STYLE CAN YOU USE TO

CREATE GESTURE DRAWINGS?

Implied Lines

Series of points that the viewer’s eyes connect

A good artist will use implied lines to lead the viewer through a pieces of artwork. Implied lines connect the foreground, mid-ground and

background.

foreground, mid-ground, background

How does the artist use implied lines in the following examples?

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF IMPLIED LINES?

On Review

What is line?What is dimension?What is implied line?What is value?What is crosshatching?What is gesture?

CREATE A CONTOUR LINE DRAWING (OUTLINE OF AN ANIMAL FROM A

REFERENCE).INSIDE THE DRAWING, USING

PRECISE, DELIBERATE LINES, CREATE AN INTERESTING LINEAR DESIGN

THE ASSIGNMENT