Lines

Implied and Real Lines

One of the most important element in art is LINE. A line is the distance between two different points and can go on forever. A line can be used to lead the viewers through a work of art. A line is what creates shape, texture and variety in art depending on how it is used. A line can either be implied or real. A real line is the line that we draw and there is no space in-between, but an implied line is created by the sense of a line being there.

Organic VS Geometric Lines

An organic line is a line that is found in nature, such as the lines in a leaf. A geometric line has a perfect, uniformed measurement, these lines are not found in nature often.

 

 

Kinds of Lines

There are five different types of lines. One type of line is a vertical line, it moves straight up and down. In some cases a vertical lines show growth or height. Another type of line is horizontal line, which are parallel to the bottom of the page. This line can create relaxation. There are diagonal lines. These lines are in the middle of a horizontal and vertical line. Diagonal lines can create excitement to the work of art. A curved line is a line that changes direction a lot. A curved line can create a never ending feeling. Lastly,  a zigzag line which is a combination of diagonal lines can give a confusing feeling. As you can tell different lines can mean different emotions. Lines are an excellent way to express how you are feeling.