Line · Paul Klee “A line is a point going for a walk” ... Paul Klee project… Paul Klee ....
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Line Element of Art
7 Elements Line Color Value Shape Space Form Texture
Line Element of Art (EOA ) that is the path of a
moving point through space.
It takes movement to make a line, our eyes follow it’s movement.
Eye follows line
Artists use line to lead the viewers eye through a piece of work.
Implied Lines A series of points that
the viewer’s eyes automatically connect.
Suggested lines Draw some now…
Vertical Lines Move straight up and
down Parallel to the edge of the
page Strength Power Dignity Poise Stiffness Formality Draw some now…
Horizontal Lines Parallel to the horizon Peace, rest, quiet Tranquility Stability Boring Static Permanence, solidarity Content, relaxed, calm Draw some now….
Piet Mondrian
Broadway Boogie-Woogie
Diagonal Lines Slant Between a vertical and
horizontal line Uneasiness, unsteadiness Rising, falling Uncomfortable Activity Instability Tension Draw some now….
Ansel Adams
Zigzag Made from a combination of diagonal lines.
The diagonals form angles and change direction suddenly.
Confusion Excitement Nervousness Most movement Draw some now….
Curved Lines Change direction
gradually. Movement Activity Degree of the curve can
change – slight or intense. Less of a curve = calmer Spiral curves = hypnotic
and draw eyes to the center
Used in decorative arts
Vincent van Gogh
Flowing Rhythm
Paul Klee “A line is a point going for a walk”
Paul Klee
How can we change a line????
FIVE LINE VARIATIONS: (what are they?)
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Jackson Pollock
Look at the following images all made with just lines!!! http://www.niu.edu/art/foundations/site/Gallery.htm
Line Variation Length Width Texture Direction Degree of Curve
Draw some now….
Contour Line
Homework Look on line Find a piece of art work that has… Vertical lines Horizontal lines Diagonal lines Curvy Lines Zigzag Lines Print each out Each must be from a different web site Label each
Draw to music…..
Kandinsky…. Draw to music….. Paul Klee project…
Paul Klee
Project Line Grid Objective….Use each type of line four
times each. Vertical Horizontal Diagonal Zigzag Curvy
Draw to music Class mural Cut up each student gets a piece Objective 5 values
Discuss Value, line, and shape elements
Notebook grade sheet…. Quarter one Fall 2008 Mrs. Buccino Freshmen Art Name of notebook owner:__________________________________________ Class color:________________________________ Course outline yes no Signature on course outline yes no Class web page yes no What is art essay yes no Marla Olmstead web site yes no Class notes……………. Contest - List all examples of art yes no inc. Art class definition yes no inc Aesthetics definition yes no inc Fine commercial and performing arts yes no inc Four types of art yes no inc Medium/materials/tool yes no inc Line notes from text book yes no inc Seven elements of art yes no inc Define line yes no inc Vertical, horizontal, zigzag, curvy yes no inc Line variations – length, width, degree of curve, direction yes no inc For each no deduct 6 points For each inc. deduct three points For sloppy notebook deduct 10 points Grade______________________________Submitted late_____________________________________ Name of grader:___________________________