Based on the Getty School of the Art, studies how kinds of line affect works of art.

1. UNDERSTANDING LINE
Definition
Kinds of Line and their Effects on Art Works
Styles and Techniques

2. LINE
• A line is an identifiable path created by a point moving in
space.
• It is one-dimensional and can vary in width, direction, and
length.
• Lines often define the edges of a form.
• Lines can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal, straight or
curved, thick or thin.
• They lead your eye around the composition and can
communicate information through their character and
direction.

3. Kinds of Line and their Effect on Works of Art
Horizontal lines suggest a
feeling of rest or repose
because objects parallel to
the earth are at rest.
In this landscape, horizontal
lines also help give a sense of
space. The lines delineate
sections of the landscape,
which recede into space.
They also imply continuation
of the landscape beyond the
picture plane to the left and
right.
A Storm on the Mediterranean Coast,
Claude-Joseph Vernet, 1767

4. Kinds of Line and their Effect on Works of Art
Vertical lines often
communicate a sense of
height because they are
perpendicular to the earth,
extending upwards toward the
sky.
In this church interior, vertical
lines suggest spirituality,
rising beyond human reach
toward the heavens. Saint Bavo, Haarlem, Pieter Jansz.
Saenredam, 1634

5. Kinds of Line and their Effect on Works of Art
Horizontal and Vertical lines
used in combination
communicate stability and
solidity.
Rectilinear forms with 90-
degree angles are structurally
stable.
This stability suggests
permanence and reliability.
Cabinet, French, about 1785

6. Kinds of Line and their Effect on Works of Art
Diagonal lines convey a feeling
of movement.
Objects in a diagonal position
are unstable. Because they are
neither vertical nor horizontal,
they are either about to fall or
are already in motion.
The angles of the ship and the
rocks on the shore convey a
feeling of movement or speed in
this stormy harbor scene.
A Storm on the Mediterranean Coast,
Claude-Joseph Vernet, 1767

7. Kinds of Line and their Effect on Works of Art
Curve of a line can convey
energy. Soft, shallow curves
recall the curves of the
human body and often have a
pleasing, sensual quality and
a softening effect on the
composition.
The edge of the pool in this
photograph gently leads the
eye to the sculptures on the
horizon.
Pool, Saint-Cloud, Eugène Atget,
1915–1919

8. Assignment:
• Copy and Paste a
painting, picture or
drawing from the
internet to a ¼ size
short bond paper
• Give its Title, Artist,
Medium and Year
Made
• Explain how the art
work made use of the
its line to convey its
message.
Title
Artist
Medium
Year Made
Explanation how the lines
are used to explain the work

9. LINES THAT CREATE
VALUE AND TEXTURE

10. Hatching and Crosshatching
Technique in using lines to create value (dark to light or light to dark)
Hatching- lines going in the same direction; the closer the lines, the
darker the art work will be.
Crosshatching- lines that cross; the more lines that are
crosshatched, the more darker is the work

11. Stippling and Scribbling
• Stippling is the creation of a pattern simulating varying
degrees of solidity or shading by using small dots.
• Scribbling is a drawing composed of random and abstract
lines, generally without ever lifting the drawing device off
of the paper.

12. Plate 2: Hatching Plate 3: Crosshatching
Plate 4: Stippling Plate 5: Scribbling
Use your 3 Techpens and 1 ballpen in creating each Plate.

13. Portfolio Pieces: Zentangle and IllustrationArt
Submission: July 3, 2015
Objective:
1) Create art works the emphasizes the use of different lines.
2) Zentangle is freestyle and Illustration Art is to be executed in
a technical manner.
3) Show own creativity and style.
Materials:
¼ White Velum Paper (120 gsm) Pencil, Eraser, Ruler
Tech Pen Black Marker (optional)
General Instruction:
1) Purely black and white or pen and ink work. Pencils are used only for guide
and must be erased.
2) Margin in all sides of the velum is set at 1.5 inches; No art work should go
beyond the margin.
3) Signature maybe placed with the art work however at the back give title of work
and your full name. Use pencil in writing your name at the back.
4) Submit in a short bond paper and type-written the explanation of your work. At
least one paragraph. Discuss the reason for the title and your inspiration for the
work.

14. Zentangle
• A form of doodling but
creates beautiful
images from repetitive
patterns.
• It increases focus and
creativity.
• Provides artistic
satisfaction and an
increased sense of
personal well-being.

15. Illustration Art * Pen and Art
• The word comes from the
latin word illustra'tio, illu'stro
meaning enlighten, irradiate.
• Printing is the current
process for reproducing
illustrations, typically with ink
on paper using a printing
press.
• Illustrations can be artistic
images illustrating for
example a text, poem,
fashion, magazines, stamps
or a book and very often
illustrations were made for
children's books.