Aqueron Elements of Art (Line)

Line is the...

• ...path of least resistance.

• ...path of a moving object.

• ...path of a moving dot.

• ...path of creativity.

What gives a line purpose?

• Thoughts.

• Style.

• Dreams.

• Context.

Line is...

• ...two-dimensional.

• ...one-dimensional.

• ...three-dimensional.

• ...all of the above.

What are the basic directions of a line?

• Horizontal, Vertical, Diagonal, Curved

• Curvy, Downward, Upward, Slanted

• Up, Down, Right, Left

• Thick, Thin, Soft, Solid

What are the basic techniques of a line?

• Broken, Semi-circled, Triangular.

• Undulated, Expressive, Angled.

• Angled, Dotted, Crossed.

• Stippled, Crosshatched, Hatched.

When using one of the basic line techniques, how can we create a darker area on my drawing?

• Spread the lines or marks far apart, making their distribution less dense.

• Bring the lines or marks closer together, making their distribution more dense.

• Use a combination of techniques.

• None of the above

If I wanted to make a part of my drawing lighter when using my basic line techniques; should my lines or marks have...

• Less volume of lines or marks?

• More volume of lines or marks?

• An even quantity of lines or marks?

• Use an eraser to create a gap?

What is the difference between a drawing with line quality and a drawing with no line quality?

• A series of lines that are vertical.

• A consistency of lines.

• A variety of lines.

• A series of lines that are horizontal.

Are outlines and contour lines synonymous?

• No, artist never use these terms interchangeably.

• Yes, because they are both specialized techniques of art that define the style of an artist.

• Yes, but only for certain types of drawings and certain kinds of artists.

• Yes, many artists use these terms interchangeably.

Who was Frida Kahlo?

• Diego's friend.

• Diego's lover.

• Diego's sister.

• Diego's wife.