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Elements of Art and Design:

 

What is line?

 

A Line is the edge of a form that creates a shape

Characteristics: length, thickness, and direction. 

     Length- how long the line is without stopping or breaking off

     Thickness- how wide or thin the line is.

     Direction- the way a line is placed to either create or prevent the sense of movement

Types of Line

 contour  continuous  variated  diagonal
 cross contour  hatched  parallel  curved
 open  cross-hatched  perpendicular straight

 

 

Elements of Art and Design

 

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