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What is LINE?
A mark/path with length, weight, and direction created by a moving point.
It is often used to create shapes or outlines.
"A line is a dot that went for a walk."
Words to use when talking about LINES
Length:
Long lines create movement and fluidity
Short lines create texture and details
Weight:
Thick or bold lines suggest strength
Thin lines suggest delicacy
Direction:
Horizontal lines are calm and stable
Vertical lines implies strength and growth
Wavy lines express fluidity and calmness
Curved lines imply grace and softness
Diagonal lines create movement and tension
Jagged lines create tension and excitement
Zigzag lines are full of energy and suggest chaos
Examples of LINES in Art and around us
LINE in Artworks
Mural by Tobyato
Simple lines used to depict subject matter.
Twig Art by Uncle Thien
Found twigs are arranged to form portraits.
Untitled, 1982, Keith Haring
Lines akin to doodling.
Reflections of the Lotus Pond, 2001, Ink and Colour on Paper, Chua Ek Kay
Vertical and horizontal lines used to depict a lotus pond.
LINE in Real Life
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What are the different kinds of lines you can create?
How can you create different lines by varying their length, weight, and direction?
How can you create different lines using different materials (e.g. pencil, pen, charcoal)?
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