ARTTALK Chapter 4 The Element of Line

In drawing, what is a line?

• The amount of space an object takes up in one direction

• An element of art that is the path of a moving point through space

• Line that shows or creates the outer edges of a shape

• Series of points that the viewers eyes automatically connect

What is dimension?

• A series of dots and dashes

• Visual images

• The amount of space an object takes up in one direction

• Edges of a shape

How can lines be created?

• Thick and thin

• Drawn on paper

• Scratched

• Without a tool

A series of points that the viewer's eyes automatically connect

• Dimension

• Outlines

• Line

• Implied Lines

When a line is created to show the outer edges of a shape is called a...

• Curved Line

• Outline

• Perception

• Texture

What are the 5 basic types of lines?

• Vertical

• Vertical, Horizontal

• Vertical, Horizontal, Diagonal, Curved, and Zig Zag

• Diagonal, Horizontal, Curved

The element of art that describes the darkness or lightness of an object is....

• Focal Point

• Value

• Gradient

• Perception

Crosshatching is the technique of using _____ _____ for shading

• Zig Zag Lines

• Diagonal Lines

• Vertical Lines

• Crossed Lines

How many variations of lines are there?

• 3

• 6

• 5

• 2

Graphite, chalk, crayons, ink, and paint are all examples of...

• Common materials

• Tools

• Figures

• Media