1. Elements of Design: Line Types of Lines

2. Actual Lines Actual Lines refer lines that are physically present in a composition. Typesof Actual LinesContour Lines Calligraphic Lines Organizational Line 3. Contour Lines Describes form through outlines by defining edges Cross contours define the object by making a grid to describe the surface planes and provide a volume summary. Gesture drawings are drawn quickly to grasp the essence of the subject than to focus on anatomical details. 4. Tutorial: How to make a Contour Line Drawing 5. Practice: Contour Line Drawing Take 10 minutes to draw your own hand in the space provided in the Guided Notes. 6. Calligraphic Lines root words are greek Kalus: beautiful Graphein: writingused for aesthetic purposes to add energy and a sense of motion to an image usually decorative variations of line weight are used 7. Organizational Lines used to set up a framework for the shape of the object Can be used to check proportion and anglesto arrange and plan a composition can used as sketches try different variations minor adjustments are made 8. Implied Lines Implied lines happen when a line is suggested by the position of other (non line) shapes. Repetition of similar shapes or color can be arranged to make connections, or to fill in the gaps to make a line Closure is the inclination for us to connect fragmented information 9. Implied Lines in Paintings This painting is The Deposition by Caravaggio.The figures are placed in a way that creates a strong diagonal line leading into the center, and main focus, of the picture. 10. Actual Lines vs Implied Lines Actual Lines refer lines that are physically present in a composition. The lines can describe shapes, add energy to a drawing, or help plan the composition. Implied lines suggest lines through a series of points, the juxtaposition of shapes through closure. It draws the eye of the viewer in an intentional direction 11. Functional Lines Actual and Implied Lines are not used only in art. Where do we find these lines? What is the function of these lines? Are these lines actual or implied? 12. Functional Lines By drawing a plug at the end of these lines, these lines can be read differently. - Has the function changed?