Elements of Design: LineTypes of Lines

Actual Lines refer to lines that are ____________________ in the composition.

Types of Lines

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Contour Lines describe ___________ through ___________ by defining edges.

Cross contours _____________ the object by making a grid to describe the surface planes and provide a _____________________.

Gesture drawings are drawn quickly to grasp the ______________ of the subject than to focus on th anatomical details

Watch the video on contour drawing, and draw a contour of your own hand.

Calligraphic lines are used for _____________ purpose.

The root words for calligraphic have Greek origins.

Kalus:_____________________, Graphein:__________________

Calligraphic lines add ____________ and are usually decorative.

Variations of Line _______ are used.

Organizational Lines are used to:

1. used to set up a framework

- Checks for proportions and __________

2. to arrange and plan a _____________

- try different ____________

- minor ________________ are made

Implied lines happen when a line is suggest by the position of _________________ shapes.

Repetitions of similar shapes or color can be arranged to make _________, or to fill in the ________ to make a line

______________is the inclination for us to connect fragmented information

Draw an example of an implied line.