2. Line
A continuous mark made on some
surface by a moving point.
A mark with greater length than
width.
Lines can be horizontal, vertical or diagonal,
straight or curved, thick or thin.
An element of art that is used to define shape,
contours, and outlines, also to suggest mass
and volume.
4. Types of Line
1. Outlines- Lines made by the edge of an object or its
silhouette.
2. Contour Lines- Outines that describe the shape of an
object and the interior detail.
3. Gesture (sketch) - Lines that are energetic and
catches the movement and gestures of an active
figure.
4. Axis Lines: an imaginary line that can be traced
through the center of an object or objects
5. Calligraphic Lines- Greek word meaning “beautiful
writing.” Precise, elegant handwriting or lettering
done by hand. Also artwork that has flowing lines like
an elegant handwriting.
6. Dominant Line
■ Vertical Lines
■ Static, inactive express
stability dignity, poise,
stiffness, formality.
Gives a religious feeling,
like the columns of a
cathedral. Makes
heavy people look
thinner.
