Line Power Point

A curved line is dynamic, ever changing. It has more contrast than a straight line and it is more naturalistic.

Many modern artists have experimented with the effects of line direction. Among the most important is Piet Mondrian. By showing how to eliminate the diagonal line, he showed the way to a whole new concept of art. He said, "Any object can be interpreted in terms of horizontals and verticals." To relieve the monotony of using only verticals and horizontals, he added small areas of primary colors, which he incorporated in his pictures. Composition in Red, Yellow, and Blue by Piet Mondrian

For many art students as well as professional artists, Line seems to be one of the important Elements of Art. Imagine creating a painting, sculpture or design without drawing lines to divide the paper or canvas into recognizable shapes and forms. Think about how important a role Line plays in the creation process. Lines can communicate an idea or express a feeling. They can appear static or active. Lines define objects. We will take a look at how artists use line expressively.

There are many different kinds of lines. Here are some common lines:

Egon Schiele Portrait of Paris von Gütersloh , 1918 oil on canvas This artist used an uneven outline with thick and thin, curved and jagged lines to suggest the nervous energy of his subject.

Paul Klee Howling Dog , 1928 oil on canvas Outlines are used in this painting to describe the shapes of the dog and the moon. The artist also uses line, varying it's direction and thickness, to describe the emotional quality of the dog's howl.

Paul Cézanne Chestnut Trees at the Jas de Bouffan , 1885-1886 oil on canvas Trees in nature often look like lines.

Suzanne Caporael Seeing Things: Rain , 1990 color woodcut In this print, raindrops traveling through space look like lines.

Bridget Riley Suspension , 1964 emulsion on wood Repeated lines that are exactly the same length and thickness but are angled in alternate directions make this work of art appear to shiver with motion.

Kayenta Jar about 1260 - 1300 ceramic, polychrome Thick and thin lines have been used on this jar to create a decorative pattern. The thin lines that form the light-colored part of the pattern also suggest texture.

Ben Shahn 1889-1968, Supermarke t , serigraph in black,1957 Look at this painting by Ben Shahn. What role do the lines play in this piece? Shahn drew these lines to define his subject. Because of the lines he made, we can see recognizable images. Look at the drawing. Look at the title. Can you tell what Shahn has drawn? He uses various line directions to draw his shopping carts. The lines are vertical, horizontal and diagonal.

Kathe Kollwitz 1867-1945, Self-Portrait , Woodcut 1923 Look at this stirring portrait. This is a self-portrait of the German artist Kathe Kollwitz. To learn of her art, you must first learn about her life. She experienced WW I married to a doctor. She lost her son in that war. She later lost her grandson in WW II. She saw the pain and suffering of the mothers, wives and children of the people lost in the war. Look again at this work. Do you view it differently? Notice the lines carved into this woodcut proof to create the texture of this print. The direction of the lines follow the contour of her face. What impact do the lines have on the overall quality of this print?

Aubrey Beardsley, The Peacock Skir t , 1893 Pen And Ink Drawing In this pen and ink drawing, the artist creates a beautiful image of two woman. The lines are soft and flowing giving the viewer the impression of elegance, softness and femininity. Beardsley uses curved lines to capture the lines of the elegant costumes worn by the woman. Why do you think he curved the line of the skirt? By curving the line, the skirt appears to be swirling around the figure. This implies Movement.

Songya People kifwebe mask , wood and pigment, 20 in. high Look at this simple, yet powerful mask. The artisan who created this mask added an echoing pattern of lines to embellish the mask. What does this do to the visual quality of the mask? Curved lines follow the rounded contour of the cheeks and forehead. Straight lines follow the contour of the nose and mouth. The artist selected types of lines that would enhance specific areas of his mask.

Artist Unknown,Indonesian, Wall Plaque, 1996, wood and acrylic paint This decorative wall plaque is a great example of how an artist uses lines to create patterns and motifs. These designs give the work visual interest and variety. Notice that the mask has been divided into specific symmetrical areas. Each area is then colored in. Some areas have been detailed with elaborate designs. These designs are created by using different types of lines. Curved, flowing, broken, straight, diagonal, repeated, circular, concentric, thin, thick...Can you see any more?

Kenneth Snelson (American), Needle Tower , 1969, Wire and metal outdoor sculpture This is a view of the Needle Tower looking directly up to the top from the ground. Notice the effect the lines create with the pipes and the wires. It creates a spiral. If you look closely, you may even see a six pointed star. Do you think the artist did this intentionally?

Artist Unknown, (Panama) Kuna, Scorpion Mola , 1987 cloth, 19 x 12 " This beautiful textile work is called a "mola". It is an artform created by the Kuna Indians of the San Blas islands of Panama. Notice the important role Line plays in the overall look of this piece. The work seems to vibrate as the lines echo and stretch across the piece. The artist used lines to fill in the Negative Space. Lines were also created to echo the shape of the scorpions.

Look at these sketches drawn by the great Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci. He often would complete quick gesture drawings and studies of his subject matter before he would complete a final painting, drawing or sculpture. These quick studies help develop observation skills.

Georgia O'Keeffe Lake George Barns , 1926 oil on canvas The edges, or contour lines, of the buildings in this painting describe where one building leaves off and another building starts.

Hokusai,The Great Wave A contour line describes the edge of a form, and outline describes the edge of a shape

Five Musicians" Bronze Linear Sculpture

An implied line is created when two shapes are side by side but are not outlined. “ Owh! In San-Pao”

Lines can create a sense of movement, texture, or pattern “ Starry Night” by Vincent van Gogh

Line quality describes the characteristics of a line, such as bumpy, rough, smooth, thick, etc. “ Two Studies of Birds of Paradise” by Rembrandt

Notice the way students use the element of line in these scratch art projects.

Focus only on a certain part of a photograph instead of the entire composition.

Add only a touch of color to enhance the design.

Look through magazines, books, photographs, and the Internet for images that possess high contrast, texture and unusual compositions.

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Line Power Point

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