Line (s)
The world we live in, is three
dimensional but when we try to represent that world in art
we use lines, a very simplistic
way of trying to represent the three dimensional world
around us. But by knowing how to
use lines in art we can make very good representations
of the objects around us.
Direction of
Lines
Horizontal - A horizontal
line usually represents a feeling of rest or relaxation, think of a
puppy asleep on the floor. That
is a horizontal line. Stability is also conveyed through a
horizontal line, think of a table
(the base is stabilized). example- Dog sleeping on floor.
Vertical - A vertical
line usually brings to mind strength and sometimes action. Think of
a tall tree, its strong vertical
line shows strength. A vertical line can show action
especially when it’s compared to
a horizontal line. eg: The Canopy Tree in Forest.
Diagonal - A diagonal
line always suggests movement. Imagine an Athletics player running if you draw
a line from the top of his head to his heel (his heel is behind his
head ) you will see a diagonal
line. Diagonal lines always get our attention for the action they indicate. example:
A athlete running on track.
Curved
- A curved line can suggest many things. The curved line of a dancers
arm can indicate gracefulness. Lines convey thoughts and feelings and every
line you use in your design helps to convey your message.
Shape (s)
Wherever the ends of a continuous
line meet, a shape is formed. Geometric shapes such as circles, triangles or
squares have perfect uniform measurements.
Lines form shapes and from those
shapes we get positive and negative shapes, or spaces.
Positive shapes are always the
objects in an image or design. It’s important to pay
attention to your positive shapes
their size, placement, and their balance.
Negative shapes are always the
shapes formed from the space around your object.
By paying attention to the
balance of your positive and negative shapes you can make sure that your
designs or images have good balance.
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