2. THE FORMAL ELEMENTS
→line and value
→light
→color and pattern
→textureand volume
→shape
→space motion
→time and
Some works also contain :
→chance
→improvisation
→spontaneity
→engaging senses sight
other than
3.
4. Line
A line is a moving point, having length and no width.
Actual lines physically exist and can be broad, thin, straight, jagged…
Implied lines do not physically exist, but appear to be real.
5. A line’s direction describes spatial relationships.
Horizontal - imply inactivity.
Vertical - the potential of action.
Diagonal - suggest movement, like falling trees.
Curving - suggest flowing movement.
13. Lines can produce tones, or
values, as in parallel lines of
hatching.
Parallel lines in layers is
crosshatching.
Crosshatching
Many thin, parallel lines create
the illusion of a gray tone, parallel lines
layered on top of each other create
darker gray tones
15. Line and other Art Elements
• Line and shape: contour and cross
contour
• Line and value: hatching and cross
hatching
• Line and texture
• Line and color
