Elements of Art: Line

What is a line?

• An enclosed space with length and width

• A point moving across a surface

• A Principle of Design

• Free-form

What kind of line is being used to show the outer edge and basic details of this figure?

• An implied line

• A realistic line

• A contour line

• Line Quality

A line that goes straight up and down is known as a-

• Horizontal

• Diagonal

• Vertical

• Zig-zag

How would you describe this line?

• Solid

• Broken

A line that is not physically there but is suggested by different parts of the artwork is known as-

• Random

• Gesture

• Implied

• Contour

This artwork is an example of what kind of lines?

• Expressive Lines

• Directional Lines

• Line quality

• Contour Line

This is an example of which type of line?

• Vertical

• Zig-zag

• Diagonal

• Horizontal

The lines in the sky suggest which of the following?

• Movement

• Contour line

• Direction

Lines that show direction, like vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines are known as-

• Expressive Lines

• Arrows

• Directional Lines

• Line thickness

Which of the following is an example of a vertical line?

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