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Art test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| abstract lines | lines found in very abstract and nonobjective artworks that do not describe anything, They are meant to be seen only as lines |
| closure | the tendency of the mind's eye to complete partial forms or shapes by seeing lines that do not exist |
| contour line | lines that define the outer edges of forms and surfaces within a form, such as shapes or wrinkles and folds. Used in contour drawings to suggest depth in addition to height and width. |
| crosshatching | shading created by crossed parallel lines |
| descriptive lines | lines created with a variety of tools; can be outlines, contour lines, single lines, or hatching |
| edge | where one shape ends and another begins, resulting in an implied line |
| expressive lines | lines that are produced to express an idea, mood, or quality (for example, graceful, nervous, delicate, aggressive, etc) |
| hatching | shading using closely spaced, parallel lines; used to suggest light and shadow |
| implied line | lines that are indicated directly in artworks at edges where two shapes meet, where a form ends and the space around it begins, or by positioning several objects or figures in a row |
| line | an element of art that is used to define space, contours, and outlines, or suggest mass and volume. It may be a continuous mark made on the surface with a pointed tool or implied by the edges of shapes and forms |
| lines of sight | implied lines suggested by the direction in which figures in a picture are looking, or from the observer's eye to the object being look at |
| outline | lines with little variation that describe the outer edges of shapes that appear flat |
| optical mixing | Closely spaced thin black lines blend with the white of the paper and appear to be grey |
| descriptive lines | Lines that are used to make recognizable pictures in a drawing or a panting |
| railroad tracks | are an example of lines found in a manufactured environment. |
| shading | is the use of lighter and darker grays to make a drawing appear 3 Dimensional |
| What are 3 ways that line can be implied in a drawing or painting? | edge, closure, lines of sight |
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