Lines in Art Vocabulary

What is a line?

• A dot that took a walk; the path of a moving mark.

• A shape with four sides.

• A circle.

• A type of color.

What do contour lines do?

• They show the general shape of an object; the lines that outline an object.

• They create a colorful pattern.

• They form a triangle.

• They are used to measure distance.

What are cross contour lines?

• Lines that follow the contour of an object and emphasize form.

• Lines that create a shadow.

• Lines that form a square.

• Lines that are used in writing.

What are hatched lines used for?

• To create value

• To create color

• To create texture

• To create shape

What is the purpose of cross-hatched lines?

• To create value

• To create color

• To create texture

• To create shape

What does line quality refer to?

• The color of a line

• The thickness or thinness of a line

• The length of a line

• The shape of a line.

Which of the following is a type of line that is typically straight?

• Diagonal lines

• Wavy lines

• Spiral lines

• Dashed lines

What type of lines go up and down?

• Horizontal lines

• Vertical lines

• Diagonal lines

• Zigzag lines

Which lines run east and west or flat to the earth's surface?

• Vertical lines

• Horizontal lines

• Diagonal lines

• Zigzag lines

What type of lines slant and can create a sense of movement or tension?

• Vertical lines

• Horizontal lines

• Diagonal lines

• Zigzag lines