1. ART
STUDIO-DMIS
Presents

2. The Elements of Art- "Line"
Line- element of art. In terms of art, line
can be described as a moving dot. Line is
perhaps the most basic element of
drawing

3. Horizontal lines
Horizontal lines- lines that are parallel to the
horizon

4. Vertical lines
Vertical lines- lines that move up and down without any
slant

5. Diagonal lines
Diagonal lines- lines that slant

6. Zigzag lines
Zig-zag lines- lnes made from a combination of
diagonal lines

7. Curved lines
Curved lines- Lines that change direction gradually

8. PROPERTIES OF LINE
Length - lines can be long or short
Width- lines can be wide or skinny
Texture - lines can be rough or smooth
Direction - lines can move in any direction

9. The Elements- "Shape" and "Form"
• Shape- an element of art that is a two-
dimensional area that is defined in some
way. A shape may have an outline around
it or you may recognize it by its area.

10. Geometric shapes
• Geometric shapes- precise shapes that can be
described using mathematical formulas. Ex.
Circle, square, triangle, oval, rectangle,
parallelogram, trapezoid, pentagon,
pentagram, hexagon, and octagon.

11. Freeform Shapes
• Freeform Shapes- also called organic shapes,
are irregular and uneven shapes. Their
outlines may be curved, angular, or a
combination of both

12. Line quality or line weight
Line quality or line weight- refers to the
thickness or thinness of a line. By varying the
line quality artists can make objects appear
more 3-Deminsional and more interesting