CHAPTER 4 : LANGUAGE OF ART ELEMENTS AND THE PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN Flashcards
It creates the impression of movement
Lines
Their movement direction is upward or downward
Vertical lines
The movement direction is from left to right or vice versa
Horizontal lines
These are slanted lines
Diagonal lines
Connected combinations of diagonal life
Zigzag lines
Lines that do not appear linear
Curved lines
Vertical,horinzontal and/or diagonal
Direction
Wavy or spirals
Degree of curve
Defined as the darkness or lightness of an object
Value
A technique used to create darker themes or value
Crosshatching
Lines that conveys static and at rest impressions
Vertical and horizontal lines
Lines that may show expression of relative activity
Curved lines
Lines used by artist to express the feeling of instability, tension, or excitement
Diagonal lines
Lines used to create feelings of confusion
Zigzag lines
Application of lines that creates edges or ridges of an object
Contour lines
Expressive movements which are intended to capture motion, activity , and the feeling found in it
Gestured drawing