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Art 1 Line Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Structural lines | The lines that hold a design together. |
Outline | Generally the outer edge of a silhouette, or the line made by the edges on an object. |
Contour lines | Describes the shape of an object and includes interior detail. |
Gesture lines | A continuous flow of line or lines that emphasize direction and fluidity. |
Sketch lines | The most detail-providing of all, sometimes having a finished appearance and often giving an appearance of depth. |
Calligraphy | Precise, elegant handwriting or hand-written lettering that oftentimes varies between thick and thin everywhere throughout. |
Line personality | The general characteristics of a line, used to convey a specific mood or feeling |
Implied lines | Suggested lines (lines that were not actually drawn) in the artwork. |
Line of sight | An imaginary line from a figure's eyes to a viewed object. |