Lines
What is a line in art?
A mark that connects two points.
What does “prehistoric” mean?
Before written history
Should a gesture drawing be a finished, detailed drawing?
No
What does a contour line follow?
The edge or outline of an object.
Is a shape 2D or 3D?
2D
What type of line goes straight up and down?
Vertical line.
Where are many famous examples of prehistoric art found?
Caves
What kind of lines are used to quickly capture a figure?
Loose lines.
What should you avoid using in a contour line drawing?
Shading.
What 3D form can be made from a circle?
Sphere.
Which line can represent calm, rest, or stability?
Horizontal line.
What is one common subject shown in prehistoric cave paintings?
Animals
What is the main purpose of gesture drawing?
To capture movement.
What type of contour line shows details or changes inside an object?
Inner contour.
Which is an example of a shape: triangle or cone?
Triangle.
What type of line is slanted?
Diagonal line.
What are two common colors used in prehistoric cave paintings?
Red and brown.
What is a gesture drawing?
A quick sketch.
In a blind contour drawing, what should you look at while drawing?
The object, not the paper.
What 3D form has six square faces?
Cube.
What type of line bends and flows instead of staying straight?
Curved line.
Which period came after the Paleolithic?
Mesolithic
What is the imaginary line that shows the main movement of a figure?
Line of action.
What type of lines can be used to create a contour drawing?
Straight, curved, diagonal, or wavy lines.
What are the three dimensions of a form?
Height, width, and depth.