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Elements of art- Lines
The document discusses the characteristics and types of lines in art, including thickness, direction, and rhythm. It categorizes lines into horizontal, vertical, and diagonal, explaining their emotional implications and uses in both natural and man-made environments. Additionally, it highlights the presence of lines as decorative elements and provides resources for further exploration.
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Introduction to the Elements of Art by Bernard E. Richardson, an art educator and master teacher.
Definition of a line as a mark made with various tools, encompassing straight, curved, or irregular shapes.
Lines possess three key characteristics: thickness, direction, and rhythm, affecting their visual impact.
Lines are categorized into horizontal, vertical, and diagonal, each with distinct properties and effects.
Horizontal lines evoke calmness and rest, showing minimal movement, related to the horizon.
Vertical lines suggest stability, strength, and balance, often associated with upward movement.
Diagonal lines reflect dynamic movement and action, conveying quick and energetic movement.
Lines have unique characteristics and descriptive names that influence their artistic interpretation.
Lines are prevalent in both nature and human-made environments, serving functional and decorative purposes.
Exploration of lines created by man, highlighting their role in design and artistic expression.
Lines serve as decorative elements, enhancing the aesthetic quality of artworks and designs.
Citations of resources used in the presentation including videos and images related to lines.
Final slide concluding the discussion on the elements of art, specifically focusing on lines.
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- 1. ELEMENTS OF ART BernardE. Richardson Art Educator | Master Teacher | 2021
- 2. What is aLine?: • A line is linear mark made with a pen, pencil, brush, chalk or any other marking tool. • They can be straight, curved or irregular shaped. ELEMENT OF ART:
- 3. Every line hasthree characteristics: i. THICKNESS: ii. Direction: iii. Rhythm: The width of the line or mark The forward movement of the line Lines have a sense of movement ELEMENT OF ART:
- 4. ELEMENT OF ART: i.Horizontal lines There are THREE categories of lines: ii. Vertical lines iii. Diagonal lines
- 5. Are lines whichimply quietness, calmness, rest and relaxation. HORIZONTAL Lines: They show little or no movement ELEMENT OF ART: The word horizontal comes from the word HORIZON which is that imaginary line where the sea and sky appears to meet.
- 6. Are lines whichshows some movement such as in a tall light pole. VERTICAL Lines: They are stable and gives a feeling of strength and balance. ELEMENT OF ART:
- 7. Are dynamic whichstrongly suggest motion or movement and action. DIAGONAL Lines: Diagonal lines shows quick fast movement. ELEMENT OF ART:
- 8. Lines have characterand names that describe them. ELEMENT OF ART:
- 9. Lines can befound everywhere. They can be found in the natural and in the man-made environment. Lines can also be used as decoration. Lines in Nature
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- 12. Resources: • Juliet Cantorne,LINES Vocabulary/Types of Lines, July 5, 2020, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhWfQ6UEzRU • Stockvault.net, Windsurfing stock photo, 2004-2021, https://www.stockvault.net/photo/169001/windsurfing ELEMENT OF ART:
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