Understanding Lines in Art

What is a line in art?

• A mark made by a point moving across a surface

• A shape with four sides

• A color gradient

• A type of texture

What is the primary characteristic of a diagonal line in art?

• It is stable

• It conveys movement

• It suggests rest

• It is calming

Which type of line is most likely to convey restlessness?

• Vertical lines

• Horizontal lines

• Zigzag lines

• Curved lines

What is the effect of curved lines in art?

• They suggest power

• They suggest comfort and ease

• They suggest instability

• They suggest anxiety

What feeling do horizontal lines help give besides rest?

• Anxiety

• Space

• Power

• Movement

What is a shape?

• An area that has height and width

• An area that has depth and volume

• An area that is only flat

• An area that is only round

What are secondary colors made by?

• Mixing two primary colors

• Mixing a primary and a secondary color

• Mixing two secondary colors

• Mixing a primary color with black

Which of the following is a primary color?

• Purple

• Green

• Blue

• Orange

Which of the following is NOT a primary color?

• Red

• Blue

• Yellow

• Orange

What does positive space refer to?

• The area around, above, between, inside or below objects

• The area occupied by an object

• The empty area around and between the subject of an image

• A technique to create the illusion of depth