Elements of Line

Question 1

• It is one of the seven elements of art.
• It is considered by many to be the most basic element of art.
• It is considered “a moving dot.”
• Imagine a point that moves.

Answer 1

Line

Question 2

• It is used to define the edges or boundaries of a subject.
• We can obviously communicate a subject’s edges by using it.
• It is also used to describe the details on the subject as well. Usually, we can simplify areas of contrast on a subject into it.

Answer 2

Line

Question 3

• Lines that are used to communicate the edges and/or to describe the details of a subject are called ______

Answer 3

Contour lines or outlines

Question 4

• It refers to the characteristics of the line drawn.
• It refers to the thickness of a line. By varying it (including both thick and thin lines), we create drawings that are more interesting and provide more information to the viewer.

Answer 4

Line Quality

Question 5

• A ______ is used where we expect to see shadow and where a subject is a little thicker.
• In this way, we can communicate a bit about the form and the light using a simple line.

Answer 5

Thicker Line

Question 6

It is the process of developing the value (art element).

Answer 6

Shading

Question 7

It is the process of developing the value (art element).

Answer 7

Shading

Question 8

It is the darkness or lightness of a color. Darker ____ typically represent shadows while lighter ____ typically represent highlights or lighter tones.

Answer 8

Value

Question 9

It is the process of using directional linear strokes that do not cross over each other to develop the shading in a drawing.

Answer 9

Hatching

• It can be used with any drawing or painting medium but it is at its best when used with linear drawing medium.

Question 10

It is the process of developing the value (or shading) in a drawing or painting using lines that cross over each other.

Answer 10

Cross Hatching

• Hatching and cross hatching are often used together.

Question 11

Lines that are parallel to the horizon and generally flow from left to right or vice versa.

Answer 11

Horizontal Lines

Question 12

Lines that move up and down without any slant.

Answer 12

Vertical Lines

Question 13

Lines that slant.

Answer 13

Diagonal Lines

Question 14

Lines that change direction abruptly.

Answer 14

Zig zag lines

Question 15

Lines gradually change direction.

Answer 15

Curved Lines

Question 16

Include open spaces but continue on a path. These lines may imply an edge or be used to communicate a highlight.

Answer 16

Broken Lines

Question 17

Include the open space in between broken lines. These lines may not be visible but are implied due to contrast in value or the inclusion of broken lines.

Answer 17

Implied Lines