Exploring the 7 Elements of Art Through Line

Artist Lillian Gray introduces the concept of line as an element of art, discussing its quality, types, and emotional impact. She explains contour lines and shading techniques like hatching and stippling. The importance of mark making is highlighted, with examples from famous artists like Pollock, Matisse, and Van Gogh. The video concludes with tips for improving line quality in artwork.

According to Paul Klee, what is a drawing?

• A line that is longer than it is wide

• A dot that went for a walk

• A mark made with a pencil

• A series of connected points

What does line quality refer to?

• The length of a line

• The direction of a line

• The thickness or thinness of a line

• The color of a line

Which type of line quality is considered boring?

• Lines that change speed

• Lines that are the same thickness throughout

• Lines that vary in thickness

• Lines that convey emotion

What is the French word for outline?

• Cross-contour

• Stippling

• Hatching

• Contour

Which technique is commonly used by artists to shade objects?

• All of the above

• Contour hatching

• Parallel hatching

• Cross-hatching

What does mark making refer to?

• The various kinds of marks an artist makes

• The use of color in art

• The size of the canvas

• The type of paint used

Which art style uses only one type of mark?

• Pointillism

• Cubism

• Impressionism

• Surrealism

Which artist is known for using drips and free-flowing lines?

• Jackson Pollock

• Roy Lichtenstein

• Henri Matisse

• Vincent Van Gogh

What is a characteristic of Roy Lichtenstein's artwork?

• Little lines or dashes

• Free-flowing lines

• Controlled lines done precisely

• Rough, coarse lines

What should you ask yourself to improve your artwork?

• Am I using great line quality?

• Am I using various mark-making techniques?

• Does the line match the emotion I’m trying to evoke?

• All of the above