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Line; a Formal Element of Art (Flashcards)
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- 1What does Line refer to when it comes to being a formal element of Art?Line is the continuous mark made on a surface by a moving point.
- 2Line can be expressed in three ways, which ways are these?It can be two-dimensional (a pencil mark on paper), it can be three-dimensional (e.g. wire) or it can be implied (the edge of a shape or form).
- 3What was the earliest form of writing?Pictographs or picture writing.
- 4What is an Outline?An Outline is a line that joins itself to create a shape.
(Remember that the lines are the same thickness throughout) - 5What are Contour Lines?Contour Lines define edges. They also define the edges of shapes within a form.
- 6Lines can express...... different qualities and emotions.
- 7Horizontal lines create...... feelings of peace and calm.
- 8Vertical lines create...... feelings of strength and power.
- 9Diagonal lines create...... feelings of movement and restlessness.
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- These are some flashcards quizzing you about Line, one of the formal elements of Art.
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- S. v.d. Hulst
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