Line and Texture Flashcards
line
path of a point moving through space
vertical lines
up and down; upright and awake
horizontal lines
side to side; lying down and calm
diagonal lines
moving and unrest
straight lines
helps indicate movement in a specific direction, simplify complex forms, easier to comprehend
curved lines
provide art with spark of life; organic and dynamic; used to contrast with straight lines
Balance of Straight and Curved lines
strength and order of straight line and whimsical grace and elegance of the curved line
outline
defines a 2-D shape
countour lines
lines that describe the edge of a form
cross-contour lines
describe an objects horizontal contours; emphasize an objects turn into space
mechanical line
objective, deliberate, and controlled line; maintains the same width along its full length; offer a sense of stability (ex: architectural blueprints)
lyrical line
intimate; reflect a sensitivity of expression; decorative and flow gracefully; produce a mood of lightness; often subjective and more spontaneous
agressive line
makes use of angular, assertive marks; rought and scratchy; usually convey a bitter expression and extreme emotion
implied line
line that stops and picks up again; weighted, broken cntour line
blurred line
lines are either smudged, erased, or destroyed in some way; create an indefinite edge and are more ambiguous; produces an unfinished quality
whimsical line
both intuitive and directly stated; playful and changes width arbitrarily; more a feeling than a technique; exaggerqtion and juxtapositions
searching line
multiplicity of lines generally suggestive of energy and vitality; rapid movement and frequent directional changes produces a feeling of volume; artist rarely lifts drawing tool from surface
hatching
parallel lines
cross-hatching
parallel lines that intersect
stippling
series of strategically placed dots
texture
perceived surface qualities of a work of art; can be implied or actual; arouses our sense of touch
pattern
any decorative, repetitive motif or design
pen and ink
consists of very fine particles suspended in water
binder
gum arabic; holds the particles in suspension and helps adhere them to the drawing surface
