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Art Element Line

Terms in this set (19)

Line
a continuos mark on any surface
Contour Line
..., a line that defines edges and surface ridges of an object
Cross Contour Line
Line that describes an object's horizontal or cross contours rather than its vertical contours. emphasizes the volumetric aspects of an object
Implied Line
...a line in a work that is subtlety perceived by the viewer but has no physical form; the overall flow of one line into another in a work, with continuation from one area to the next suggested by their common direction and/or juxtaposition.
Directional Line
..., Line that seems to guide the viewers eye along a particular visual path.
Line of Sight
..., An imaginary line connecting the eye of the viewer to points on an object
Expressive Line
..., lines that are produced to express an idea, mood, or quality.
Descriptive Line
..., lines that help us understand what we are seeing
Diagonal Line
..., a slanted line giving the feeling of mobility or instability, creating dynamic movement or tension.
Horizontal Line
..., a line that is flat and parallel to the ground
Vertical Line
..., a line that goes up and down perpendicular to the ground
Orthogonal Lines
..., The lines that make up the sides of an object in a perspective drawing that relates directly back to the Vanishing Point
Parallel Lines
..., coplanar lines that do not intersect
Implied Line
..., A suggested or incomplete line that is mentally filled in by the viewer.
Hatch
..., shading consisting of multiple parallel lines
cross hatch
..., a series of intersecting lines that form diamonds where they meet. Lines closer together are darker values. Lines farther apart are lighter values.
scumble
... using small scribble marks to build up value and texture
Sketch
a rough drawing used to capture the basic elements and structure of a situation often used as the basis for a more detailed work.
Thumbnail sketch
...crude, small pencil drawings used to develop the initial concept for a design.
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