Elements of Art: LINE

Explore the element= Line. Definition, Real vs. implied lines, contour lines, weighted lines and emotional line qualities are all discussed.

1. Elements of Art
LINE

2. What defines a LINE?
A line connects two points and can go on
forever. It is made by a pointed tool such as
a pen, crayon, marker, paint brush, etc.
It can create shapes, texture, and variety in
art depending on how it is used.
It can also create a sense of depth
depending on how thick or thin you make
them.

3. What is the difference between
real and implied lines?
Real lines are the ones that we
draw and the ones that are the
most known.
Implied lines are created through
the sense of the line being there.
Ex: color, value, dotted

4. REAL IMPLIED

5. How can a simple line create a sense
of depth?
LINES have different thicknesses that
artists call their weight. Thick lines are
heavy and thin line are light.
-Heavily Weighted Lines = objects coming
forward.
-Lightly Weighted Lines = object receding
(going back).

6. Here the peacock’s
body has a heavily
weighted line
(drawn darker) and
the feathers are
drawn lighter so
they seem to
recede.

7. Emotional lines? What’s that!
All lines have a sense of emotion or convey
a feeling:

8. Emotional Line Design
Vertical
Horizontal
Diagonal
Spiral
Parallel
ZigZag

9. Vertical Lines
Create a sense of
growth or height
In fashion vertical
lines create a long
and lean
silhouette

10. Horizontal Lines
Create a sense of
relaxation
Stagnant to the
eye and
sometimes boring

11. Diagonal Lines
Create a sense of
Tension with the
edges of the paper
Exciting!!

12. Spiral Lines
Create a sense of
infinity/never
ending movement
Feminine and
graceful s-curves

13. Parallel Lines
Create a sense of
excitement
Fast moving eye

14. Zig-Zag Lines
Create a sense of
chaos
Fast moving eye

15. Emotional Line Design
What kind of lines
are being used?
•Diagonal: creates a sense
of tension and excitement
•Spiral: creates a sense of
infinity

16. Emotional Line
Design
What kind of lines
are being used?
•Vertical: creates a sense of
sturdiness and strength
•Horizontal: creates a
sense of rest/relaxation
Parallel: creates a
sense if speed