Element of Art: Line

What is one of the seven elements of art?

• Rhythm

• Balance

• Line

• Proportion

In visual arts, what is a line?

• A path created when an object moves from one point to another.

• A type of color used to create shadows.

• A way to add texture to a painting.

• A shape that is always perfectly straight.

Besides drawing or painting, how can lines be created in art?

• By singing a song.

• By bending or shaping materials like wood, glass, or metal.

• By telling a story.

• By cooking a meal.

Which of the following describes a characteristic of lines in art?

• They can only be horizontal or vertical.

• They are always thick and dark.

• They can be straight, curved, or free-form.

• They are only used in abstract art.