The element “line” is considered the most basic element of art. It has an almost infinite number of uses when it comes to the creation of artwork . One of the most common uses of line is to show the viewer where an object or parts of an object ends . These types of lines are called contour lines , but most commonly called “ outlines ”
Do you remember what is outline ? A line or set of lines enclosing or indicating the shape of an object
What kinds of lines uses these artists ? Egon Schiele
Matisse
Rubens
Giacometti
Gustav Klimt
Line expressiviness 1-Horizontal 2-Vertical 3-Concurrent Stablity . Rest Balance. Elevation Direction . Energy 4-Inclined 5-Wavy 6-Bend Inestablity . Confusion M ovement . Vibration Sensibility.Depth
We can prove line’s ability to communicate expression with a simple game . Here’s how the game works . Begin with a “ happy line”. Just draw a line on your paper that you think would be happy . Not a happy face , mind you , but a “ happy line”. Now put that paper to the side . Next , draw an “ angry line”. The last line you should draw is a “ confused line”.
We associate curves or rounded lines with happiness . So, it makes sense to include curved lines in your drawings , paintings , or designs in which you want to express happiness . If you are trying to communicate anger in a work , it makes sense to include jagged lines . Fort he last one , It may include a curve, a jagged line, spirals , light marks and dark marks . Very simply , it will include a broad variety .
COLOR
Colors RED: Intense, fire , blood , energy , war , danger , love , passionate , strong , ambition , agression , alertness , braveness , dominating , dramatic , emotional , energetic , erotic ...
E xercices You have to paint the four seasons Think about what color is better for each season . Warm or cold colors . You can combine different colors Choose what kind of lines you are going to use With a brush paint each square thinking in the spring , summer , autumn and winter
COLORS AND EMOTIONS
Colors are not just something that we can see, colors can also represent certain emotions, moods, and behaviors.
Let’s explore some of these…
RED When we think of RED , we think of being: ANGRY ENRAGED IRRITATED MAD FURIOUS
BLUE When we think of blue , we think of being: DOWN DEPRESSED BROKEN REJECTED CALM
YELLOW When we think of yellow , we think of being: NERVOUS SCARED FRIGHTENED ANXIOUS JITTERY
VIOLET When we think of violet , we think of being: TENDER LOVING KIND SYMPATHETIC
GREEN When we think of green , we think of being: HAPPY GLAD SATISFIED PLEASED
ORANGE When we think of orange , we think of being: EXCITED ENERGETIC PERKY BOUNCY LIVELY
Now that you have had a quick look into the “feeling” of colors, it is your turn to portray one of these emotions.
Painting feelings You have to paint these feelings taking into account what color you will choose and what lines you will use for that Anger Happiness Sadness Love Envy Depression