Types and Characteristics of Lines in Art

Front

A line is the most fundamental ___________ of art that is used to define shape, contours, and outlines, also to suggest mass and volume.

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element

Front

It may be a ___________ ___________ made on a surface with a pointed tool or ___________ by the edges of shapes and forms.

Back

mark, stroke

Front

Lines create ___________, ___________, and ___________ in works of art.

Back

movement, direction, rhythm

Front

Types of Line: ___________: Lines made by the edge of an object or its silhouette.

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contour

Front

Types of Line: ___________: Lines that describe the shape of an object and the interior detail.

Back

outline

Front

Types of Line: ___________: Line that are energetic and catches the movement and gestures of an active figure.

Back

gesture

Front

Types of Line: ___________: Lines that captures the appearance of an object or impression of a place.

Back

sketch

Front

Types of Line: ___________: Greek word meaning “beautiful writing.” Precise, elegant handwriting or lettering done by hand. Also artwork that has flowing lines like an elegant handwriting.

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calligraphy

Front

Types of Line: ___________: Lines that are not actually drawn but created by a group of objects seen from a distance. The direction an object is pointing to, or the direction a person is looking at.

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implied

Front

Characteristic of Line are: ___________: thick, thin, tapering, uneven

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width