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Design 1 2D
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Line | A visual element of length. It can be created by setting a point in motion |
| Cross contour | Lines that appear to wrap around a form in a pattern that is at an angle to the outline of the form. |
| Implied line | An invisible line created by positioning a series of points so that the eye will connect them and thus create movement across the picture |
| Psychic line | A mental connection between two points or looking in a certain direction, which causes the eye to follow toward the intended focus. |
| Gesture | A line that does not stay at the edges but moves freely within forms. These lines record movement of the eye as well as implying motion in form. |
| Contour | A line used to follow the edges of forms and thus describe their outlines |
| Calligraphy | A measure of relative lightness or darkness. |
| Values | A measure of relative lightness or darkness. |
| Lost-and-found contour | A description of a form in which an object is revealed by distinct contours in some areas where as other edges simply vanish or dissolve into the ground. |
| Artistic shorthand | Line is artistic shorthand and can describe ad identify shapes through outline and contour |
| .Lines Cross contour describes form | Cross contour, as if following the boundaries of a a slice or cross section of a three-dimensional form |
| Interpreting line | Artists have the potential to lead a viewer’s eye movement, and the various types of lines can be a valuable tool to that end |
| Contour Drawing | When line is used to follow the edges of forms, to describe their outlines. |
| Gesture Drawing | Describing shapes is less important than showing the action or the dynamics of a pose. Line does not stay at the edges but moves freely within forms. |
| Volume | There are some ways to convey volume in something that looks like something completely different. |
| Expressing mood and motion | Using different types of line and line weight can create a different mood or show motion |
| Cross-hatching | Cross-hatching can be used to create value. |
| Applying line as value to textiles | Using lines to create dark and light is not only use in drawing but in textiles by changing the space and direction of the threads throughout the piece |
| Outline of form | Outlining can be used in art to enhance an object or figure and add a little extra to an image |
| Dark line technique | The use of dark line in a design is often belittled as a crutch but heavy lines support the theme of construction. |
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