Ch 1.1 Flashcards
1
Q
actual lines
A
marks made on a surface; a continous interrupted line
2
Q
implied lines
A
marks suggested on a surface; a line not actually drawn but suggested by elements in the work
3
Q
open shape
A
a shape suggesting an inside and outside
4
Q
closed shape
A
a shape that suggests a clear demarcation between outside and inside of shape
5
Q
regular lines
A
lines that appear largely planned and controlled
6
Q
irregular lines
A
lines that appear spontaneous
7
Q
geometric shapes
A
shapes made by regular lines
8
Q
organic shapes
A
shapes that suggest life
9
Q
directional lines
A
implied lines that direct the viewers eyes from one area of the image to another
10
Q
vertical lines show
A
strength, stability and authority
11
Q
horizontal lines
A
calm, peace and passiveness
12
Q
diagonal lines
A
action, drama movement
