key terms line dimension implied line value cross hatching gesture
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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